Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a common source of disagreement, because people differ in build, clothing and how active they are. Someone sitting still often feels cooler than the person driving, so settling on a setting early avoids constant adjustment.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it is worth locating the essentials: lights, wipers, demisting and the hazard switch. Finding them while stationary means less searching later, particularly if the weather turns or the light begins to fade.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery life is the usual limitation on a long drive, especially with navigation running for hours. Where a charging point is available in the cabin, carrying the cable that suits it keeps the phone usable on arrival.