ServSafe Alcohol Practice Exam

What should be included in your action plan when managing alcohol service for designated drivers?

1. Serve the designated driver drinks to relax

2. Monitor the behavior of everyone they arrive with

3. Encourage designated drivers to drink moderately

4. Provide free drinks to entice them to stay

The correct answer is: Monitor the behavior of everyone they arrive with

An effective action plan for managing alcohol service for designated drivers should include the monitoring of the behavior of everyone in their party. This is crucial because designated drivers play a vital role in ensuring safe transportation for their group. By observing the behavior of those who are consuming alcohol, staff can intervene if necessary to keep everyone safe and to ensure that the designated driver remains sober. Addressing the behaviors of the designated driver’s companions helps to ensure that they are not pressuring the driver to drink or engaging in behaviors that could compromise the driver's ability to perform their vital role. Establishing an account of how their group interacts is essential in promoting a culture of safety and responsibility in alcohol service settings. This proactive approach aids in preventing situations where a designated driver might feel obligated to drink or may otherwise be tempted to abandon their role. The other options do not align with the responsible management of alcohol service. Serving drinks to relax, encouraging moderate drinking, or providing free drinks can undermine the very purpose of having a designated driver, which is to ensure a safe and sober means of transport home.