to think that learner drivers shouldn't be on the road at this time?

[RagamuffinAndFidget]

Especially not in privately owned cars with no dual controls! I had to make a trip to the local shop today and ended up stuck behind a very tentative learner who was incredibly heavy on the brakes and seemed very nervous. I have every sympathy for learner drivers who are not able to continue with their lessons at the moment, but this just seems like an unnecessary risk at the moment! What if they lost control and caused an accident?

AIBU to think the learners should just stay at home for now?

it's not an essential journey and it's using up petrol which means you have to fill your car up more regularly and therefore come in to contact with people

people must run out of petrol very quickly if they think the odd journey requires you go to a petrol station....

My driving instructor (qualified, not just a friend) would not have dual controls in the car. He did not think they were good to learn with.