A entrusted his car to B for plying it as a taxi. B employed C as a cleaner. B gave the taxi to C for taking a driving test and to obtain a driving licence. C while giving the driving test seriously injured D. D filed a case against A, the owner of the vehicle.

A. A is not liable as he had neither permitted nor authorised C to drive the car

B. A is liable because B was acting as his agent in giving the vehicle to C for taking it for driving test

C. A is liable because the accident happened during the course of employment

D. A is liable because C was giving the driving test for the licence of A

Answer: Option A