Comfort and Convenience
Cabin temperature is a common point of quiet disagreement on a long drive: some people settle happily at a cooler setting, others notice a draught within minutes. Clothing, seating position and simple personal preference all play a part.
Safety and Driver Assistance
It is easier to find the wipers, lights and hazard switch while parked than while moving in unfamiliar traffic. A few unhurried minutes with the controls before setting off is part of ordinary trip preparation.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Phone battery is the usual constraint on a long day, so it helps to plan where charging will happen. Where hands-free calling or audio playback is offered, each is normally set up separately beforehand.