What is the role of staff in preventing impaired driving after leaving the venue?

• A. Encourage safe transportation options, monitor last-call practices, and avoid overserving.
• B. Do nothing.
• C. Encourage guests to drive themselves.
• D. Only check IDs at entry.

Answer: (A)

Preventing impaired driving starts with how staff manage alcohol and guide guests to safe options when it’s time to leave. Encouraging safe transportation options gives guests practical ways to get home without driving intoxicated. Monitoring last-call practices helps ensure drinks aren’t overserved late in the night, giving alcohol time to wear off and helping guests arrange safe transport. Avoiding overserving directly reduces the level of impairment and the likelihood of someone getting behind the wheel. Together, these actions keep guests safer and align with responsible service norms. Not acting at all ignores safety and legal responsibilities; telling guests to drive themselves creates a clear risk; and checking IDs only at entry doesn’t address behavior or intoxication after service has begun.