Q905
An overloaded rickshaw with three adults and a child on it. While being driven on the correct side of the road, is hit by a bus being driven at high speed and coming on the wrong side. Which one of the following is correct in this context?
A.
There is no contributory negligence on the part of the rickshaw driver as the fact of overloading did not contribute to the occurrence of the accident
AnswerB.
There is contributory negligence on the part of the rickshaw driver as the had overloaded the rickshaw
C.
The bus driver is not liable as the rickshaw driver had the last opportunity to avert the accident
D.
The bus driver and the rickshaw driver, both are equally liable for the accident
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
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