Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating position varies widely: some people want to sit high with a clear view forward, others lower and further back. Build, arm length and habit all influence what feels natural behind the wheel.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the wipers, lights and demister sit while parked means less searching for them later. Unfamiliar cars and rental swaps are where this preparation counts, since darkness or rain rarely arrive at convenient moments.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery drain is the common one: navigation apps consume power quickly, so a working charging point matters on a long day. If a car offers one, checking the cable type beforehand avoids an awkward discovery.