designated drivers
Party's safe transport
A designated driver is someone in a group who abstains from alcohol so they can safely drive the others home.
The term emerged from anti-drunk-driving campaigns in the 1980s and is now standard: I'm the designated driver tonight, so I'll stick with water.
Often shortened to DD.
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- night outRecreational evening away
- taking one for the teamAccepting personal cost for group
- lifesaverEmergency rescue person
- sobrietyUnimpaired mental state
sober · staying sober · non-drinker · teetotaler · harm reduction · alcohol-free · volunteer · responsibility · road safety · bar culture · role model · alcohol consumption · accountability · accident prevention · health promotion · safe ride · call a cab · binge drinking
- nondrinkersteetotalers, teetotaler, nondrinker, non-drinker, abstainers
- travel etiquettetipping, queuing, dress codes, punctuality, personal space
- harm reductionnaloxone, Narcan, needle exchange, needle exchanges, clean needles
alcohol consumption role
designated driversheavy drinkers
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