Comfort and Convenience
Preferred seating posture is personal. Some drivers sit upright and close for a clear view of kerbs and bay markings, others further back with arms extended; height, reach and long-standing habit all shape that choice.
Safety and Driver Assistance
Learning where the wipers, lights, demister and hazard switch sit is worth a few minutes in a parked car. Weather can change mid-errand, and a control already known needs no searching.
Multimedia and Connectivity
Battery level matters on errand days made up of short hops and constant mapping. If a charging point is available, keeping a suitable cable in the car turns a low phone into a minor detail.