You experience a breakdown outside of a built-up area. Your car is situated on the carriageway, behind a bend in the road. Which is correct in this situation?

In the situation where your vehicle has broken down outside a built-up area on the carriageway, there are several important safety measures to follow according to German traffic regulations:

1. **Hazard Lights**: By switching on your hazard lights, you alert other road users that your vehicle is in a potentially dangerous position. This is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring your safety.

2. **Warning Sign**: Placing a well-visible warning sign (such as a triangular warning sign) about 100 meters behind your vehicle is essential for providing adequate notice to approaching drivers. This gives them time to react and slows them down before reaching the area where your car is located, reducing the risk of a collision.

3. **Hi-Vis Vest**: Wearing a high-visibility vest is important because it makes you more visible to other drivers, especially in low-light conditions or poor visibility situations. This enhances your safety while you are outside of your vehicle.

Together, these measures conform to traffic regulations aimed at protecting both you and other road users in potentially hazardous situations. It's important to follow all of these steps, as neglecting even one could put you at greater risk of accident or injury.