Comfort and Convenience
Where a driver prefers to sit in relation to the wheel and switches is personal. Height, reach and posture vary between people, so a position one describes as natural can feel awkward to the next.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A few stationary minutes spent locating lights, wipers, demisting and hazard switches is time well used. Preparation of that kind means such controls are recalled from memory later, instead of being searched for during a journey.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged through a long day is a need in its own right, separate from calls or music. Where a suitable power source exists, it helps to know which outlet works and where a cable sits.