In response to intoxication, what is an appropriate step to support a patron's safe departure?

• A. Encourage them to drive themselves if they feel able.
• B. Discuss safe transportation if needed.
• C. Ignore and let them figure it out.
• D. Provide them with more options to drink.

Answer: (B)

When someone is intoxicated, the priority is to ensure they get home safely, which means planning and offering safe transportation options. Discussing transportation and helping arrange it provides a clear, practical path to leave without driving impaired. You can offer to call a taxi or rideshare, arrange a designated driver, or coordinate with a trusted friend or family member to pick them up. If possible, stay with them or stay nearby until a safe ride arrives and make sure they’re in a secure place before they depart. The other choices either put the patron at risk or worsen the situation: driving themselves while intoxicated is dangerous and often illegal; ignoring them fails to address safety; giving them more alcohol increases impairment.