Comfort and Convenience
Where a person likes to sit varies more than most expect. Height, arm length and simple habit push one driver upright and close to the wheel, while another prefers a longer, more reclined stance.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Spending a moment before setting off to locate hazard lights, demister and wiper settings means they are not being hunted for later. Preparation of that kind belongs to the start of a journey, not the middle.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Phone battery is the commuter's recurring concern: a device that started the day full can be low by the evening run. Where onboard charging is available, that return trip becomes useful top-up time.