Chris Was Driving a Car with Defective Brakes Very Slowly

Chris was driving a car with defective brakes very slowly down Fifth Avenue looking for a parking place. Mindy jumped out into the street five feet in front of his car. Chris could not help but hit her. What is Chris's best defense to the charge of negligence?

A) Mindy had a mental deficiency.
B) He was not negligent since he did not have a statutory duty to keep his brakes in top condition.
C) Mindy crossed in the middle of the street, which is against the law.
D) He was lawfully seeking a parking place and did not see her jump out.