What must you anticipate when you see this road sign?

This road sign is a warning sign in Germany that alerts you to a pedestrian crossing ahead. The key points to understand are:

1. You must anticipate a pedestrian crossing that might be hard to see due to its location (e.g., behind a bend or obstruction). This is why the warning sign is placed in advance.

2. You should expect pedestrians who might cross the road at this crossing. This means you must reduce speed and be prepared to stop if necessary to give way to pedestrians.

Option 3 is incorrect because the sign does not restrict where pedestrians may cross from; pedestrians can cross from both sides. The sign simply warns of the crossing's presence and the potential for pedestrians to appear suddenly.

In summary, whenever you see this sign, always slow down, be especially alert for pedestrians, and prepare to stop if needed. This promotes safety for pedestrians and compliance with German traffic regulations.