Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating position is personal. Some drivers sit high for a clear view over the bonnet, others lower and further back for arm comfort, and body proportions and long habit explain most of that difference.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off with a full load, it helps to locate the wipers, lights, mirror adjusters and hazard switch while stationary. Learning them at a standstill means less searching once the errand run begins.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged during a long errand loop matters because navigation drains a battery quickly. Where a suitable power source or cable is available, charging can continue without interrupting whatever audio is already playing.