Comfort and Convenience
Seating preferences vary widely because people differ in height, reach and build, and because habits formed in earlier cars stick. One driver sits upright and close, another further back, so the same setup rarely suits two people equally.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Locating the lights, wipers, demister and hazard switch before setting off is worth a minute in the driveway. Searching for a control while already moving is the sort of avoidable fumbling that preparation removes, especially in an unfamiliar car.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on a long drive is a need in its own right, separate from calls or music. Where a suitable power outlet or charging point is available, navigation apps can run without the battery draining before arrival.