Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is personal; height, leg length and driving habits all shape where someone wants to sit. Two drivers sharing one car rarely agree, which is why this is a matter of preference rather than a single correct answer.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the essentials sit — lights, wipers, demister, hazard switch — is best done while parked. A few calm minutes beforehand mean that a sudden downpour or a dim tunnel is not the moment of first discovery.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged during errands is its own need, separate from calls or music: a device used for navigation drains steadily. If a power outlet is within reach of the front seats, that particular need is handled without improvising.