Comfort and Convenience
Where a driver likes to sit is a matter of habit and build. Taller and shorter people judge the same position differently, and someone at the wheel all day rarely wants what a brief passenger would choose.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Time spent with the handbook before setting off turns unfamiliar symbols into something recognisable. Warning lights, the fuel filler release and the hazard switch are all easier to locate while parked than mid-route.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Hands-free calling and music serve different purposes. Where a car supports phone pairing, a call comes through the speakers rather than the hand, while listening mostly needs a source that will not cut out.