When I was in school they still had drivers training in the school itself. You had a drivers training class with simulators, and then after school you drove for real with 2-3 other students and an instructor. My instructor happened to be my Biology teacher Mr. Koobs, who was also a neighbor when I was real young.
My driver training car was a new 73 Pontiac LeMans. What a classic...
When I got my permit I cut my teeth on the family Ford wagon.
At least it had a 429.
So what did you learn to drive in?