The car you learn in is the first experience you’ll ever have of getting behind the wheel, and so choosing the right tuition vehicle from the right driving instructor or school, is an important decision. According to Bill Plant Driving School, the majority of the preparation for your practical driving test will take part during the course of your  driving lessons, where you’ll learn the controls of the car and get used to the nearby roads. If you live in a city, then you’ll want to learn in a car that is suitable for an urban area, so that it is easy and comfortable to drive, and most importantly, you feel confident driving the car when its time to take your test. To ensure that your learning experience is as smooth as possible, here are the top cars for city areas that you should look out for when choosing the vehicle, you’re going to learn to drive in. 

At the top of the list is the market-leading driving tuition vehicle, the Volkswagen (VW) Golf. Pleasant to drive from a handling point of view, the VW Golf is also comfortable, which suits any learners looking for up to two-hour lessons. It is practical and reliable, and compact enough to suit the city roads, which is also a bonus when you begin learning how to park. The latest model also has both front and rear parking sensors. The VW Golf is such a popular learner car, that the manufacturer has often teamed up with driving schools in cities across the UK, to provide a fleet of tuition vehicles. In response to this Michael O’Shea, Volkswagen UK’s Head of Fleet, said: “The Golf is Volkswagen’s most popular model and is a smash hit with customers across the UK, being the second best-selling car in the country. It is easy to see how learners can benefit from a Golf being their introduction to driving life.” The VW Golf has proven to be a hit with both instructors and pupils, with feedback reporting that this car has immensely improved the learning to drive experience. 

For learning to drive in urban environments, this car from Renault is ideal. This because the Twingo has incredible manoeuvrability due to variable-rate steering, and a tight turning circle, thanks to its rear-wheel-drive. It is also easy to park, as the seating position the car offers, has great visibility. Plus, its three-cylinder engine makes it easy to navigate the city and withstand the traffic you’re likely to encounter. Another comfortable drive, the suspension also can deal with the speedbumps and potholes you’d expect to find on city roads. It’s a good all-round learner car, that is practical, efficient, stable and reliable. 

The size of this car from Kia is what makes it the perfect learner car for the city. It has a compact design, but still has a comfortable interior to withstand the duration of your driving lesson. It is also user-friendly and easy to drive, which is perfect when getting to grips with driving in a city. Plus, if you enjoy the experience of the Picanto when learning to drive, it easy to transition to this car as a first-time purchase when you pass your test, as it has a competitive price, is cheap to insure and has low everyday running costs.