Drive carefully vs Drive careful

The correct phrase is 'drive carefully.' 'Carefully' is an adverb that describes how the action of driving should be done. 'Drive careful' is incorrect because 'careful' is an adjective and does not fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.

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Drive carefully

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to advise someone to be cautious and attentive while driving. 'Carefully' is an adverb that describes the manner in which the action of driving should be carried out.

Examples:

Please drive carefully on icy roads.
Remember to drive carefully in residential areas.
It's important to drive carefully in heavy traffic.
She always drives carefully when her children are in the car.
The instructor reminded the students to drive carefully during the test.

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Drive carefully, then do it.
Drive carefully, lorries can accommodate you.
Drive carefully and use your nitrous wisely and collect all the stars to reach the high score.
Drive carefully and good luck completing all 10 stages!
Drive carefully to avoid collisions and over speeding, but always deliver your fuel in time.
Drive carefully, and avoid hitting other cars with your own.
Drive carefully and be a champion.
Drive carefully and keep your wits about you!
Don't forget to drive carefully.
And, boys, drive carefully.
While you're up here... drive carefully.
Sweetie, I got to go, but drive carefully.
All right, but drive carefully.
She must not forget to drive carefully.
the baby asks people to drive carefully.
You have to drive carefully your motorcycle and to kill all...
Remember to give yourself plenty of time to drive carefully and enjoy the amazing scenery.
Tell Louis to drive carefully, will you?
You drive carefully, all right?

Drive careful

This phrase is incorrect in English.

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Now, you drive careful, Walter.
Now, you drive careful.
So serve, protect, and drive careful.
And, Jill, you drive careful now.
Drive careful, all right?
I'll drive careful, J Roc.

Alternatives:

drive cautiously
drive with care
drive safely
drive prudently
drive attentively

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