Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature divides people more than almost anything else. One occupant wants airflow directed at the face, while another finds the same setting draughty, which is why negotiation over vents becomes routine on shared trips.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A couple of minutes before pulling away is well spent: setting the mirrors, letting the seat and steering position settle, and noting how the gear selector and parking brake are operated in an unfamiliar car.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Listening habits vary across short hops, with radio suiting one driver and spoken programmes another. If stored stations or voice commands are offered, choosing a source while stationary spares the driver from hunting through lists.