Comfort and Convenience
Whether windows stay open on a mild evening is a comfort preference that differs between people. Some like moving air and street sound, while others prefer a stiller, more closed cabin.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before an early airport run, finding the lights, indicators, and demister on the driveway means those controls are already known if weather or light changes. That is useful preparation, not a prediction of the journey.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone used for tickets and messages can run low during a day of errands. If cabin charging is available, a parked wait outside a shop is a practical moment to restore some power.