Hi Glos Guy. I had a similar conversation with MB. I’m the disabled pip recipient with increasing lack of mobility and my wife is my carer who uses the car for a variety of local tasks in addition to shopping etc. that seems acceptable to them.
A possible caveat is insurance cover. The MB link to Direct Line documents is down, so cannot check the small print. I’ve been fortunate to have never been involved in multi party accident disputes, but have heard horror stories about ins companies trying to wriggle out of settlements for the most nebulous of reasons.
The most sobering part of our pre command training was delivered by a legal expert on what to expect in the event of an “incident”. Boeing allegedly had a two billion dollar legal contingency fund and lawyers primed to deflect blame. Our airline also had a team of lawyers and, at that time, long haul aircraft were insured for $800 million against claims, loss etc. Expect forensic investigations. You, he said, might be backed by your union and are legally responsible for anything that occurs whilst in command. Guess who is going to get the blame if at all possible? I’m following the tragic collision in Washington with interest. Not looking good for the military and ATC less than optimal as I often experienced.
Will read the small print again