Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal preference. Some drivers sit high and close for a clear view of the road ahead, others further back and lower; body proportions and long-standing habit explain much of the difference.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Spending a few minutes with the main controls before setting off, such as lights, wipers, mirrors and demisting, means less searching later. Learning where things sit while parked is simply easier than learning while moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on longer trips is a common need. Where a suitable power outlet or cable is available, the battery lasts the journey rather than running down partway through it.