Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal matter: height, arm length and the way someone likes to hold the wheel all shape what feels natural, which is why two drivers rarely settle on the same setup.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few minutes stationary is a sensible way to locate the basics — lights, wipers, demisting, hazard switch — before setting off. Doing this in an unhurried moment means the first need for them is not also the first search.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on a long trip is a separate matter from playing music or taking calls through the car. Where a charging point is available, knowing which socket is which avoids rummaging mid-journey.