Comfort and Convenience
Where a driver likes to sit is personal. Height, arm length and how much bonnet someone wants in view all pull in different directions, which is why two people sharing a car rarely settle on the same position.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Five minutes parked is a good time to find the hazard switch, the mirror and light controls, and the demister. Looking for them later means looking away from the road, and preparation costs nothing beforehand.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Charging is the errand-day need that bites first: navigation drains a phone quickly over a morning of short hops. Where a power outlet is available, keeping a cable in the car saves the discovery at the wrong moment.