Multiple choice

The owner of a bus instructed the driver not to race and compete with other omnibuses on a particular route. The driver still tried to obstruct a rival omnibus and caused an accident. What shall be the nature of liability?

  1. The driver shall be liable for the accident because he did not follow the instructions of his owner.

  2. It shall be the liability of the owner of the bus because he has no authority to give instruction to his driver and his act was totally wrong.

  3. The owner of the bus shall be vicariously liable for the accident committed by his driver during the course of employment.

  4. Neither owner nor driver shall be liable.
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Explanation

The owner of the bus shall be vicariously liable for the accident committed by his driver during the course of employment.

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