How can a user safely eject a USB drive on a Mac?

To safely eject a USB drive on a Mac, the recommended method is to either drag the drive icon to the Trash or select the Eject option in Finder. This process ensures that any data currently being written to the drive is completed and that all files are properly closed, preventing potential data loss or corruption.

When you drag the drive to the Trash, the Trash icon changes to an Eject symbol, indicating that the drive is ready to be removed safely. Similarly, selecting Eject in Finder will trigger the same process, allowing the operating system to unmount the drive. Utilizing these methods helps maintain data integrity and ensures that the device is disconnected safely, making it the correct answer in this scenario.