Comfort and Convenience
Seating preferences vary with height, build and habit: one person wants an upright posture and a clear view forward, another sits lower and further back. Settling on a position before setting off is worthwhile.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the basic controls sit while the car is parked, from lights and wipers to demisting and the hazard switch, means the first use is not happening at speed in poor weather. A few minutes beforehand covers it.
Multimedia and Connectivity
A phone used for navigation drains quickly, so a way to keep it charged matters over distance. Whether calls or music can be handled through the car depends on what connection each system supports.