But for many, the first time we’ll turn the key – or, more likely these days, push the start button – will be in our driving instructor’s car. Advertisement - Article continues belowDriving schools typically use cheap, small, low-powered superminis such as the Vauxhall Corsa. To understand the reasoning behind these seemingly odd choices and provide some insight for new drivers, we spoke to Allen Beck. He’s the owner of AB Driving Services in Northern Ireland and he has used several Hyundai i20 N hot hatches as learner cars. “I’d used diesels before, but the biting point and less forgiving nature of the i20 N help learners develop into better drivers.”