I can't see very well, should I go for a drive?

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Hi, just recovering from a bit of covid. AIBU to drive for a bit like, half an hour or so with my young child and partner just to test my eyes are ok for a bigger journey?

Only as long as it is to a local beauty spot or tourist attraction.

That sounds completely reasonable and sensible.

and only if you stop for a wee in the woods on the way back

What if it's not even a nice beauty spot and only with looking around for 15 minutes or so. My job is really important so I need to get back as soon as possible.

and only if your wife definitely cant drive

I think any reasonable, responsible parent would do the same thing.

well if its not that nice and only concrete its probably ok

Go for it. Just make sure your small child needs to stop somewhere for a 15 minute wee.

I haven't told my boss...

Absolutely, that’s the approved method just to make sure

Keep your eyes shut to rest them.

My partner's a writer, fiction, so will be documenting select parts of the experience. They couldn't possibly drive.

Only if it’s also your wife’s birthday and you strap the child to your roof. It’s not a proper test otherwise.

I think it would be acting legally and with integrity. But do wash your hands. And stay alert. oh no Stay at home. on no thats not right. Just follow your instinct. But wash your hands.

I'd get blind drunk, smash your headlights and wait until after dark if I was you. It would be irresponsible to make the test too easy.

Sounds like a great idea. Everyone else should be at home isolating so the roads will be clear with no traffic.

Only if it feels like the instinctive thing to do. It's what a good parent would do.

Wow! How original!

Instinctively, I feel any parent would insist their child and partner was with them if there was a chance of veering off the road. It feels responsible and reasonable, but I'm worried, is it legal?

A family birthday is a perfect time for an eye test via a tourist destination.

Only if you went back to work in the evening that your wife told you she might have C-19 and you didn't isolate as a household like the guidelines said.

It's legal. Even if the police question you, nobody will know because you can say it didn't happen.

It is legal yes. All parents who don't do it are misunderstanding the guidelines.

As long as you follow your instincts then you can be sure that whatever you do will be reasonable and responsible. Just make sure you are ready with a detailed timeline in about 6 weeks.