If you see a vehicle stopped on the roadway with hazard lights on, what should you do?

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If you see a vehicle stopped on the roadway with hazard lights on, what should you do?

When you see a vehicle stopped on the roadway with hazard lights on, treat it as a potential hazard ahead. Slow to a safe speed and pass with caution, giving the stopped vehicle plenty of space if possible. Move past only when you have a clear target and enough room to complete the pass without cutting back in too close. This extra space helps protect you if the driver or a passenger opens a door, if a pedestrian steps out, or if the vehicle unexpectedly starts to move. Stopping right behind it or speeding up to clear the area increases the risk of a collision, and ignoring the situation isn’t safe.

When you see a vehicle stopped on the roadway with hazard lights on, treat it as a potential hazard ahead. Slow to a safe speed and pass with caution, giving the stopped vehicle plenty of space if possible. Move past only when you have a clear target and enough room to complete the pass without cutting back in too close. This extra space helps protect you if the driver or a passenger opens a door, if a pedestrian steps out, or if the vehicle unexpectedly starts to move. Stopping right behind it or speeding up to clear the area increases the risk of a collision, and ignoring the situation isn’t safe.

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