Don't forget -
Outside controlled airspace, the type of service you receive will be the type of service you ask for, unless the controller is for some reason unable to provide it.
Flight Information Service (FIS)
Radar Information Service (RIS)
Radar Advisory Service (RAS)
FIS & RIS you can have whether IFR or VFR. With RIS you will get tfc info but no avoiding action, therefore you want to be in flight conditions where you will be able to see the traffic and avoid it, eg VMC on top.
With RAS, which you can receive ONLY if IFR (regardless of whether IMC or VMC) you will be given avoiding action aiming to establish separation of at least 5 miles.
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