Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is personal. Height, arm length and the habit of sitting upright or laid back all change what feels natural, which is why two drivers sharing one car rarely settle on the same setting.
Safety and Driver Assistance
It is worth spending a few stationary minutes learning where the essentials sit, from lighting to ventilation and the hazard warning, before a first long trip. Preparation done in a quiet car park is not improvised later.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level matters on longer days out, when navigation runs for hours. If a car offers a charging point within reach of the driver's seat, a phone can top up in place rather than being passed around.