- Alcohol Test Flashcards

A guest hands a server a vertical driver's license from out of state. What should the server do first?

Answer: Check the state's rules, since some states issue vertical IDs to adults

Vertical licenses usually indicate a minor, but some remain valid after 21, so the birth date and state rules must be checked.

Which behavior is a sign a guest is in the second stage of intoxication (losing judgment and reactions)?

Answer: Slurred speech and slowed movements

Slurred speech and impaired coordination indicate reactions are slowing, a hallmark of advancing intoxication.

A regular customer who is visibly intoxicated insists on one more drink and threatens to complain to the owner. The server should:

Answer: Politely refuse service and notify the manager

Service must be stopped for any visibly intoxicated guest, and management should be informed to support the refusal.

Which factor causes alcohol to affect a guest more quickly?

Answer: Drinking on an empty stomach

Without food in the stomach, alcohol passes into the small intestine and bloodstream faster.

What is 'dram shop' liability?

Answer: Liability of an establishment for damages caused by a guest it served illegally

Dram shop laws hold establishments liable for harm caused by guests served while intoxicated or underage.

One standard drink is equal to a 12 oz beer (5% ABV), a 5 oz glass of wine, or how much 80-proof liquor?

Answer: 1.5 oz

A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof spirits contains roughly the same alcohol as 12 oz of beer or 5 oz of wine.

A guest orders drinks for a companion who appears underage and has no ID. The server should:

Answer: Refuse to serve alcohol intended for the unverified guest

Serving alcohol that will be passed to a guest whose age cannot be verified is an illegal third-party sale.