Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating position varies with height, reach and driving habit, so two people rarely settle on the same setup. Because of that, most drivers use a first journey to find a position where the controls fall comfortably to hand.
Safety and Driver Assistance
It is worth locating the main switches for lights, wipers, demister and hazard warning while the car is still parked. Preparation of that kind means fewer moments later spent searching for something needed at short notice.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on a long drive is a separate matter from playing music or taking calls. Where charging is available, the useful detail is simply whether the cable can sit out of the way.