Peter is negligently driving his car, which collides with Bill's car at an intersection. Peter is not injured, but his car is thrown onto the other side of the road, upon which Dan's car is approaching from the opposite direction. Dan is driving carelessly. Dan sees Peter's car, but instead of stopping, unreasonably thinks he can cut around Peter's car. The space is too narrow and Dan collides with Peter's car, causing Peter to break his leg. Peter sues Dan for negligence. Dan raises the defense of contributory negligence.

1. Assesses Dan's chances of succeeding with this defense.
2. What further facts would you need to know?

Jurisdiction is United States

Class is Civil Injuries