drives safely/carefully

[Tan Elaine]

Where I live, the common road sign on the highway is 'Drive safely'.

I wonder whether 'safely' is the correct adverb. I think it should be 'carefully'.

Thanks in advance.

[Kondorosi]

Where I live, the common road sign on the highway is 'Drive safely'.

I wonder whether 'safely' is the correct adverb. I think it should be 'carefully'.

Thanks in advance.

Safely means in a manner involving little or no risk to avoid danger. Both versions are fine.