Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a personal matter: one passenger may want cool air on their face while another prefers warmth at their feet. Differences in clothing, seating position and circulation explain why agreement is rare.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few minutes spent stationary before setting off, finding the hazard switch, adjusting mirrors and checking the demister, means fewer unfamiliar decisions later. A quiet car park is a calmer place to learn these than a busy road.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Navigation drains a phone battery quickly, so keeping a charging option to hand is a practical part of packing. Where a charging point is available, it lets the phone stay usable throughout the drive.