A lot of people associate being the designated driver with missing out on the fun, but in reality, it can be more fun to be the sober one. When you turn it into a fun experience, it’s a lot easier to get your friends to take their turn being designated driver! Besides, there’s no hangover or embarrassing stories the next day! The first step to make your time as designated driver more enjoyable is to establish rules before leaving. Are your drinkers chipping in and buying the designated driver dinner and non-alcoholic beverages for the evening? Are there certain bars your drinkers want to go to, or ones to avoid? Does the designated driver get to call the shots on how long to stay at certain bars, or are there circumstances that will change the itinerary, such as running into people you would like to avoid? Are the drinkers chipping in on gas for the evening? These are all things to take into consideration, and to agree upon by everybody before leaving. If necessary, make a list of the