Comfort and Convenience
Seating position is a personal matter. Some people prefer to sit high for a clear view of the road edges, others lower and further back; height, leg length and long habit all shape what feels right.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Before setting off, it is worth locating the hazard lights, the demister and the headlight switch, and setting the mirrors. Doing this while stationary means nothing has to be hunted for once the car is moving.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Phone battery is the quiet constraint on a long drive, because navigation drains it steadily. Where a charging point is available and reachable from the driving seat, the phone can stay powered instead of being rationed.