Robin Murray from
Clash said, "A touching piece of pop song-craft, 'Drive Safe' has a mature feel, the sound of two artists at ease in the studio and able to execute their ideas with real accuracy." Athena Sobhan from
Eurphoria said "Throughout the song, Horan and Smith sing about how important it is "to follow your heart wherever it takes you" and that it's okay if "tears fall" in the process. The enduring message throughout the track leans on the idea that "Life is a road, don't know what's along the way / so drive safe." ==Charts==