Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a common example: taller drivers often want more distance from the pedals, while others prefer sitting higher for a clearer view forward. Neither preference is more correct than the other.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it is worth locating the lights, wipers, mirrors and hazard switch while parked. Doing this calmly beforehand means fewer unpractised movements later, particularly in a car that is new to you or before a first long drive.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged on longer journeys is a common everyday need, separate from calls or music. If a charging point is available, it means arriving with usable battery rather than rationing it along the way.