I think some men just think differently about these types of things. They'll go running at the first chance to help out (never minding the danger either).

I don't know if it was as simple as a case of his father getting in the car to pick him up. A story like this is usually complex, and there could be myriads of reasons as to why he wouldn't have gotten into the car with his dad, which his dad would well know.

I don't believe that there are any limits to helping a friend to be honest.

It depends on the friend and the level of friendship I have with them. Someone I am truly friends with, I would help out, if I felt comfortable in doing so.

I'm just not sure why you had to go with on the ride though.