Whilst the methods, personalities and approaches may differ depending on the driving school, one of the key consistent aspects of every establishment besides the end goal of helping people pass their test is the types of cars they learn to drive in.

Almost every car with L plates and the triangular signpost on the top is a small, sensible, modest hatchback car, typically fitted with an extra set of pedals so the instructor can help drivers early in their journey.

Cars such as the Mini, the Nissan Micra and the Ford Fiesta have everything a learner driver needs, as well as feeling very comfortable to drive.

By contrast, there are plenty of cars that a learner should be nowhere near, and here are some of the worst cars to try and learn to drive in.

Nissan Fairlady Z

Also known as the Nissan 300ZX, this high-performance sports car looks fantastic and in the hands of an experienced driver, it can be exceptionally enjoyable to drive.

However, it is, along with similar cars in its class such as the Porsche 911 Turbo and the Toyota MR2 Turbo, a huge handful for any driver who is not used to controlling a powerful car at road-legal speeds and could lead to serious accidents in the wrong hands.

Beyond the obvious issue, the Fairlady Z also has turbo lag, a common problem with turbocharged cars of the era, where pressing on the throttle does not deliver power in a consistent way, leading to rapid spikes in speed that can cause major problems for a learner.

Honda Civic Type-R

Seemingly the best of both worlds, being both a sensible hatchback with a lot of power to unlock. The problem is the Civic Type-R, as well as other hot hatches such as the Ford Fiesta ST and the Renault Clio V6 MK1 can have deceptive speeds and huge turning circles that make advanced driving manoeuvrers far harder than they need to be.

Honda S2000

Often a car that tops several driver surveys as both a satisfying car to drive and one that is easy to live with, the Honda S2000 can seem like a very tempting option, but it is absolutely punishing for beginner drivers.

Its exceptionally sharp handling and short wheelbase mean that whilst experienced drivers have a lot of control, there is also no room for error.