3. Speed Racer takes his squeeze, Trixie, on a wild spin through town in his hot racing car, the Mach 5. Paying more attention to Trixie than the road, Speed carelessly runs a stop sign and narrowly avoids hitting Chim-Chim, a pedestrian who is crossing the street at a crosswalk.

Chim-Chim is terrified. Has Speed Racer committed an assault? _________________