Violation of a Statute Designed to Protect Underage,unlicensed Drivers,as Well

question 61

Multiple Choice

Violation of a statute designed to protect underage,unlicensed drivers,as well as innocent third parties,from the consequences of juvenile car theft and "joy riding" by prohibiting car owners from leaving the keys in their cars if the cars are unattended,is likely to be characterized as:

• A) negligence per se.
• B) res ipsa loquitur.
• C) contributory negligence.
• D) assumption of risk.