ServSafe Alcohol Test - Primary and Advanced (2) 3

Question 1

Under dram shop liability laws, who can be held legally responsible if an intoxicated guest causes injury after leaving your establishment?

Accepted Answer

The server and/or establishment

Answer

Dram shop laws hold servers and establishments civilly liable for injuries caused by guests they over-served.

Question 2

A guest orders a Long Island Iced Tea. What should a responsible server keep in mind about this drink?

Accepted Answer

It contains multiple spirits and has a high alcohol content

Answer

A Long Island Iced Tea typically contains four or five different spirits, making it equivalent to several standard drinks.

Question 3

Which physical sign is LEAST reliable for determining if a guest is intoxicated?

Accepted Answer

Bloodshot eyes

Answer

Bloodshot eyes can result from many causes such as allergies, fatigue, or contact lenses and are not a reliable sole indicator of intoxication.

Question 4

A server suspects a guest may be intoxicated but is not certain. What is the safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Stop alcohol service and offer water and food

Answer

When uncertain about intoxication level, stopping alcohol service and offering food and water is the safest protective action.

Question 5

Which document is generally considered the most reliable proof of age for alcohol service?

Accepted Answer

An original state-issued driver's license or ID card

Answer

An original (not copied) state-issued driver's license or ID card is the most reliable and widely accepted form of age verification.

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