Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is personal: height, reach to the wheel and how upright someone sits all vary with build and habit. Two people sharing the same car often settle on noticeably different arrangements.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The easy time to locate the hazard lights, demisting and horn is before setting off. Finding them while stationary means less hunting later, when traffic is already asking for attention.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged across a long drive is a practical concern in its own right, separate from calls or music. Where a suitable power source is available, arriving with a usable battery is easier.