 
<prompt> The rain was coming down hard and the road was flooding. Also, they had been drinking for hours. So, Riley stayed at Ash's place. 
Keeping the provided context in mind, please answer the subsequent question: Why did Riley do this? 
A. Find a pillow or couch B. avoid driving while drunk and taking risks C. Put sheets on the couch <response>: B. avoid driving while drunk and taking risks 