Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal preference: some drivers settle high with a clear view over the bonnet, others sit lower and further back. Body proportions and long-standing habit explain most of that difference between people.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Spending a few unhurried minutes with wipers, lights, mirrors and the hazard switch before setting off means fewer unfamiliar movements later, so attention can stay ahead rather than on locating a control.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged across a longer trip is a common need; where a suitable outlet or cable is available, the battery lasts the journey. That is separate from how calls or music are handled.