Here are some excuses you could use to avoid driving a friend home:
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Feeling Unwell: Say you’re not feeling well and would prefer not to drive.
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Prior Commitment: Mention you have a prior commitment or appointment that you need to get to.
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Car Issues: Claim that your car is having problems or that you need to be careful with it due to some mechanical issues.
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Work/Study: Explain that you have urgent work or study tasks that you really need to focus on.
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Tiredness: Say you're really tired and need to head home to rest.
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Ride Arrangement: Mention that you thought they had arranged another way to get home, like a ride-share or family member.
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Last-Minute Plans: Explain that you just received a last-minute call or message that you need to attend to right away.
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Time Constraint: Say that you have to be somewhere else soon and can’t make the drive.
Choose an excuse that feels natural for your situation!