Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal preference rather than a fixed rule: build, leg length and the habit of sitting upright or reclined all shape what feels natural, so two drivers rarely settle the same way.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before a long drive it helps to locate the lights, wipers and demisting controls while stationary. Familiarity means less searching later, when attention is better spent on the road and traffic ahead.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Keeping a phone charged matters most on long routes, where navigation drains the battery steadily. If a suitable power outlet or cable is available, a phone can stay usable for directions throughout.