When Brittany was being taught to drive by her Aunt Hanna,she crashed the car into an electricity pole and badly injured Hanna.If Hanna sued Brittany for negligence a court would probably rule that:
A) Brittany will be liable as she breached her duty to drive with reasonable care.She owes this duty whether or not she is inexperienced.
B) Hanna is not entitled to damages because she was in control of the car at the time of the accident.
C) Hannah was entitled to a lesser standard of care from Brittany because of Brittany's inexperience.
D) Brittany should pay only 50% of the damages suffered by Hanna.
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