This is a vetting strategy that I do in the early stages. It could be on the first date, or after a few times seeing each other ( not more than five times of in-person contact). I always ask if he wants a ride home or offer paying the bill. If he takes me up on my offer, then I automatically know he's no good for me. Before you jump to conclusions about me being a pick-me, hear me out, guys who are fine with using a women's resources (no matter how uncomfortable they seem)are trash, and it's an early sign of a 50/50 abuser.
Most of the HVM I know get offended and will refuse to let me drive them home or even let me pay for anything. I once had a guy refuse to get into my car and we ended up driving separately to our date. In college, I had a guy reschedule our date, because his cheque would come in next week. Why do these men refuse my offer? It's due to their innate masculine energy and their desire to provide. It's not something done out of obligation, but something that they want to do. It's their core belief and in their DNA that they should be providing, and anything less is a slap to the face. Furthermore, when a women offers a man money or a ride home, it's sending a signal to the guy that he is not adequate nor is he a provider, which is why he takes it as an insult.
A lot of LVM don't realize this, and they will think that you're a 50/50 girlie, but what they won't see coming is that you'll drop them very soon. In their head, they probably thought they struck gold by landing a chill 50/50 girlie, but what they won't see coming is that you're plotting an exit plan.
I would suggest that any man who behaves insulted is also not HV. If he feels inadequate so easily you'll be spending a lot of time walking around that eggshell.
He should provide becaus he wants to, not because his masculinity /ego is being offended if he doesn't.
I had a guy ask me for a ride home from a first date once. I was stunned.