Comfort and Convenience
Seating preference is personal. Height, arm length and the habit of a particular posture mean two people sharing one car often settle differently, and a short urban run may invite a different choice than a long motorway stretch.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Setting mirrors, seat and lighting before moving off is simply easier than doing it in traffic. A few seconds stationary means the driver already knows where each function sits when conditions change mid-journey.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone that starts the commute low on charge is a common annoyance. Where in-car power is available, topping up during the drive keeps the device usable on arrival, separately from any calling or audio use.