What is the right course of action?

In Germany, when you approach a marked pedestrian crossing (zebra crossing) and there are people waiting to cross, you must stop and give them the right of way. This applies even if the pedestrian has not yet set foot on the crossing but is clearly waiting and intends to cross. You are not allowed to simply drive through or slow down and continue if someone might cross. Failing to stop is a serious traffic violation.

In this situation, since a man is waiting to cross at the pedestrian crossing, the correct action is to stop and allow him to cross safely. This rule ensures the safety of pedestrians and is strictly enforced throughout Germany. Whenever you see people near a zebra crossing who look like they want to cross, always prepare to stop completely.