Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a good example: some travellers prefer a cool, brisk setting, while others chill quickly and want warmth. Body size, clothing and even the time of day shift where each person settles.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Spending a few minutes with the controls before setting off — lights, wipers, mirrors, hazard switch — means you are not searching for them later. Preparation at a standstill is simply easier than preparation in motion.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level matters on a long run, since navigation drains a phone steadily. If a charging option is available, whether a cable port or a pad, it is worth identifying before departure rather than mid-route.