Comfort and Convenience
Where a driver likes to sit relative to the wheel varies with height, arm length and habit. Some want a low, reclined posture; others prefer sitting upright with a clearer view forward.
Safety and Driver Assistance
A long drive rarely follows the forecast, so knowing where the demisting and ventilation controls sit is worth a minute in the driveway. Unfamiliar switches are harder to find in motion.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Calls have different demands from music: they need clear audio in both directions and no handling of the phone. Where hands-free operation is supported, setting it up before departure saves fiddling later.