Do we think that if we didn't tell them, they'd drive like madmen/women and try and kill somebody? Isn't it one of those ridiculously useless phrases like "have a nice day?"
NOTE: last time I put something under quote, someone asked me where my quote was... so here's the quote: "Drive careful" just so there's no misunderstanding.
2006-08-11 09:12:31 · 11 answers · asked by smutulator 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
3M - That's good, "because there are other crazies out there." But what if someone had told one of those "crazies" to be careful? Would that make You one of their crazies?
2006-08-11 20:19:09 · update #1
Lots of accidents happen in the first few minutes after someone starts their trip to wherever they are going because they are thinking about where they are going or things that happened before they got in the car, etc.
Someone telling them to "drive careful" hopefully reminds the driver to actually mind the road, instead of thinking about the ham sandwich they just finished.
2006-08-11 09:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by cotopaxi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's a phrase that has come to not mean much, but often we're psychologically hardwired to say something to finish a conversation that's also a "well wish", an expression that's an expected ending to a conversation that also shows our care for the other's well-being.
2006-08-11 09:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by ensign183 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just a saying of well being. It's not necessarily meant to be advice. I say it when someone is driving late, the weather is bad, they're tired, they're taking a long trip, or they've had a little to drink. It's mainly a way for me to say, "there are reasons you shouldn't be driving right now, but I know you have to. I hope you make it to where you are going safely."
2006-08-11 09:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by green is clean 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I propose it with all my heart by using fact I artwork the graveyard shift and my coworkers and that i'm going away at first easy. I in basic terms a sprint wakened superb suited now after little or no sleep and could quickly be on my way so............yeah, a lot of loopy drivers accessible.
2016-10-01 23:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by sooter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i think so. if people are not reminded they will drive like madmen. usually the billboards or advertisements comes with a story not only the words drive carefully and these catches the audience attention.
2006-08-11 10:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by lhee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it can be pretty crazy on the road sometimes and you care and want that person to arrive at their destination in one piece and safely. I've usually said "Have a safe trip."
2006-08-11 11:54:56 · answer #6 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because we care about that person & knowing that there is alot of crazy drivers out there, we want them to drive carefully as not to get in any kind of accident. & maybe they'll subconciously think about their driving & be careful.
Good question. It makes us all think & wonder.
2006-08-11 09:20:14 · answer #7 · answered by 3m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it never hurts to remind someone to put their brain in gear before starting the ignition.
2006-08-11 10:52:14 · answer #8 · answered by pessimoptimist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we say this phrase to people we love them to show our fear & love to them . If they love us & appriciate our speech , they will try to work in with our advice .
2006-08-11 09:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by lord_and_master25 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for one they may be in the car and not want to die.. or dont want you to crash or crash into them, also the school year is here, well in my part of the world.
2006-08-11 09:16:40 · answer #10 · answered by asd q 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋