If you are driving outside a built-up area and observe a vehicle stopped on the roadway, what behavior should you adopt?

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According to General Traffic Regulations, encountering a vehicle immobilized on the roadway outside a built-up area requires you to moderate your speed. You must reduce speed and pay extreme attention (and be prepared to stop if necessary), as this situation usually implies danger: it could be a breakdown, an accident, or there could be pedestrians or occupants on the road who are not visible from a distance. Ignoring the obstacle or accelerating would significantly increase the risk of a serious collision.

If you are driving outside a built-up area and observe a vehicle stopped on the roadway, what behavior should you adopt?

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