Seventeen-year-old Todd has just received his driver's license.He is driving a little too fast one day and slams into the back of another car,which has just stopped for a stop sign.
A) Todd is engaging in an adult activity and will be held to the same standard as an adult in most of the states.
B) Todd is a minor and will have no responsibility for his torts.
C) Todd's parents are responsible for any torts he commits.
D) Todd is responsible only if he has been driving for more than one year.

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In most states, at the age of 17, Todd is old enough to engage in adult activities such as driving and will be held to the same standards as an adult driver. Therefore, he will be responsible for any torts he commits while driving.

Seventeen-Year-Old Todd Has Just Received His Driver's License