Why do Learner drivers go so slow?

Learning to drive is a very scary thing. Let them go slowly until they learn how to judge the distance and how to be aware of all the hazards around them. They should not be driving on the public roads until they are more familiar with their car.

lol i think its cause they are learners and dont want to break any rules or do something illegal as their parents might/maybe take their car or some privileges away or worse ticket,crash, incidents etc. but i gotta agree with you on that one at least step on the accelerator alittle more hehexD

The first couple of times they drive, even the slowest they go feels like a normal speed to them. It takes time to get used to the speed. Also, being have to check the sides, other lanes, signs, etc. makes it harder for the new drivers.

Maybe because of security? A newbie hasn't the ability and skills to properly handle a car, he's just learning. Going slow is a precaution and a safety measure, as any unexpected maneuver may end in an accident if the driver doesn't know how to react. Those 10 miles faster may be the diference between a normal travel and a crash. By the way, I'm more of thinking that everyone should slow down, not only the newbies. If all we were driving those 10 miles slower perhaps some accidents would not happen. And the time lost for going a little slower is not really that much.

They go slow simply because that is what what they are, learning how to drive. In my country we are very tolerant of them especially if they are from a legit driving school where they have a sign at the back of the car that says the name of the school and the words of caution and he or she drives with a qualified instructor. Being at the tail end of any car is a good driver's look out so we either have to keep distance or pass them. So it's natural, they can't go fast yet because they are still learning

It's because you have to check so many things every moment you are driving. True, as you drive more you learn to trust that a lot of the things have stayed the same or have changed predictably according to peripheral signs you sense (mostly according to the way the engine sounds); but it takes time to learn confidence in your peripheral senses.

I think that some new learners just don't always feel comfortable going fast. I'm sure that there are who do feel more comfortable going fast, but not everyone feel comfortable. Sometimes you just need to get used to them.

Maybe it has something to do with their confidence. Learning the basics of driving is easy. Driving a car in actual traffic is a different story altogether. Most learner drivers are still trying to get the grasp of things. Their confidence level might still be low. But yeah, sometimes I think they should go a little faster. I mean, they sometimes create a long queue especially in a one-lane road.

Because they are still learning, and beginning in driving. They are extra cautious, or they might be scared of getting into an accident. Just be understanding to them... Driving is quite hard.

They're anxious and not relaxed. When you really learn to relax behind the wheel is when you really start becoming a good driver. When I first started learning to drive I was so cautious that It made me suck at it. After just listening to some calming music and relaxing, I slowly got a lot better.

Well if you just learned driving, it is definitely scary to drive in the busy road. I remember when i was a beginner, it was soo scary and if other vehicles came behind me, that would scare the hell out of me lol.

People tend to be much slower when learning to drive because the are learning to use their spatial ability in a whole new way. People are learning how to handle the car in relationship to other vehicles. Some people are not naturally as coordinated as others in this area of the brain.