Trang Phan Ran a Stop Sign and Collided with Joan

Multiple Choice

Trang Phan ran a stop sign and collided with Joan Lee's car, injuring her. Joan was not paying attention at the time; she was leaning down to change her radio station. If she had been watching, she could have stopped and reduced the damage. In an action by Joan against Trang, Trang can raise Joan's carelessness in his defence. What is the technical name for this defence?

A) assumption of risk.
B) contributory negligence
C) partial defence
D) complete defence
E) volenti no fit injuria