What is the ruling on a woman who goes with a foreign driver, accompanied by her brothers who are of the age of discernment, from six to twelve years old?

Question:
The questioner, A.M., says: I went with a foreign driver, and my brothers were with me, and they are of the age of discernment, from six to twelve years old. I went out of necessity, which is that I am with my relatives and they are leaving, and I am afraid to sit alone in the house, so I go with them and the driver, and I dislike the matter. Is there a sin on me for that? I am deeply regretful and determined not to go with them if I can, because sometimes I am unable to due to circumstances. What should I do? May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
This action is not permissible because it is a forbidden seclusion. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And seclusion does not cease except with the presence of a man of mature age or more from her mahrams. A mahram who has reached the age of maturity must be with her, or other women must be with her. If she has with her a male mahram or women with whom the seclusion is removed, there is no blame. As for boys, they do not remove the seclusion. Yes.