Comfort and Convenience
Preferred distance from the steering wheel is personal: it follows leg length, arm reach and how upright someone likes to sit, so two drivers sharing a car rarely settle on the same position.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Spending a few minutes with the main switches while parked means wipers, lights and demisting can be found without searching later. Preparation of this kind simply removes guesswork from moments when attention is needed elsewhere.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged during a long day is a separate matter from playing audio or taking calls; where a car offers a power outlet, knowing its location saves fumbling mid-journey.