Never, ever drink<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHarsh but fair: one drink can lead to another and before you know it, 4 people are stranded. Or worse, trying to convince you that you're OK to drive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's always important to be safely under the legal drive limit, but when you're responsible for your friends' lives as well as your own? <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Imagine having to tell 4 mothers that you're the reason their son or daughter is in hospital.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Decide the guest list in advance<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
You don't want a fight on your hands as home time comes around. The only fair way to decide is on a first-come, first-serve basis and that means before<\/strong> you go out.<\/p>\r\n\r\nPiling in more people than there are seatbelts is a big no-no. Not only is it very dangerous and distracting; you are also likely to be stopped by police with a car full of drunk people. And that can take a while to sort out.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n
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Set some ground rules<\/h2>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
Yeah, drunk people aren't the easiest to reason with. But if you stick to the same rules every time you volunteer to drive, hopefully a few will stick in their heads.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Take your pick:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t- Seatbelts. ALWAYS.<\/li>\r\n\t
- Upfront payment of a couple of quid<\/li>\r\n\t
- No music or driver's choice<\/li>\r\n\t
- There is no such thing as calling shot gun<\/li>\r\n\t
- No snogging<\/li>\r\n\t
- No fighting<\/li>\r\n\t
- No food stops<\/li>\r\n\t
- 1 drop-off point<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Prepare for battle<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
I'm sure your friends are lovely but no one is at their best after a few rounds of Jagerbombs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The chances of fighting, crying and sicking are greatly increased at this point so be prepared:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\r\n\t- Arrange a meeting point and then move swiftly to the car as a group<\/li>\r\n\t
- Don't get involved in disagreements or tantrums: if they can't behave, they can get a cab<\/li>\r\n\t
- Keep plastic bags and water in the car for anyone feeling queasy<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\t\r\n\t
How's worse - the drunk mate, the sleeping mate or the mate who just won't shut up? Check out our least favourite passengers<\/a>.<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n- \r\n
Choose your nights wisely<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWhile volunteering to drive is a very noble thing - do you really want to? For important occasions like results day or Christmas,
So why put yourself in that position? Club together with your mates and book a big taxi. Most companies have 8 seaters or even bigger, and between that many people it's actually an affordable way to get home.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Take your fun where you can get it<\/h2>\r\n\t\r\n
Being the only person not drinking can be a bit annoying. But if you look at this a different way, there are a lot of perks:\r\n\t\t\r\n
\r\n\t- Your mates will buy you food because they LOVE you, no really man, honestly<\/li>\r\n\t
- Any joke you tell will be hilarious because the average IQ has dropped several points<\/li>\r\n\t
- Out of the driving seat, your phone is your friend - capture the beautiful (embarrassing) moments for blackmail<\/li>\r\n\t
- Being the most attractive member of your group is guaranteed by about 10pm<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n
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Work out a rota<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you go out with the same group of friends every Friday night, put the weeks or events into a hat each month and draw lots. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's 100% fair, and anyone that doesn't drive can pay their way. Just be prepared for a bit of healthy debate over the scheduling.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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Don't take any nonsense<\/h2>\r\n\t\r\n
Your car, your licence: your rules. Be sure to keep a cab number handy for anyone who can't quite grasp that. One less person to take home next time!<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\nUpdated: 13th December 2019 <\/small>\r\n\r\n
Harsh but fair: one drink can lead to another and before you know it, 4 people are stranded. Or worse, trying to convince you that you're OK to drive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
It's always important to be safely under the legal drive limit, but when you're responsible for your friends' lives as well as your own? <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Imagine having to tell 4 mothers that you're the reason their son or daughter is in hospital.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n
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You don't want a fight on your hands as home time comes around. The only fair way to decide is on a first-come, first-serve basis and that means before<\/strong> you go out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n Piling in more people than there are seatbelts is a big no-no. Not only is it very dangerous and distracting; you are also likely to be stopped by police with a car full of drunk people. And that can take a while to sort out.<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n Yeah, drunk people aren't the easiest to reason with. But if you stick to the same rules every time you volunteer to drive, hopefully a few will stick in their heads.<\/p>\r\n\r\n I'm sure your friends are lovely but no one is at their best after a few rounds of Jagerbombs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n The chances of fighting, crying and sicking are greatly increased at this point so be prepared:<\/p>\r\n\r\n While volunteering to drive is a very noble thing - do you really want to? For important occasions like results day or Christmas, So why put yourself in that position? Club together with your mates and book a big taxi. Most companies have 8 seaters or even bigger, and between that many people it's actually an affordable way to get home.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n Being the only person not drinking can be a bit annoying. But if you look at this a different way, there are a lot of perks:\r\n\t\t\r\n If you go out with the same group of friends every Friday night, put the weeks or events into a hat each month and draw lots. <\/p>\r\n\r\n It's 100% fair, and anyone that doesn't drive can pay their way. Just be prepared for a bit of healthy debate over the scheduling.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n Your car, your licence: your rules. Be sure to keep a cab number handy for anyone who can't quite grasp that. One less person to take home next time!<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\nUpdated: 13th December 2019 <\/small>\r\n\r\nSet some ground rules<\/h2>\r\n<\/li>\r\n
Take your pick:<\/h3>\r\n\r\n
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How's worse - the drunk mate, the sleeping mate or the mate who just won't shut up? Check out our least favourite passengers<\/a>.<\/blockquote>\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n<\/li>\r\n\r\n
Choose your nights wisely<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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Work out a rota<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
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