A school bus is stopping on the roadway approximately 80 m in front of you. Can this be dangerous?

This road sign marks a bus stop, specifically for a school bus ("Schulbus") on weekdays ("werktags") during the times of 7–9 AM and 11–1 PM. In German traffic law, extra caution is required near school buses and bus stops, especially during these times, because children may unexpectedly cross the street to reach or leave the bus. Children often do not pay full attention to traffic, might run across the road, or take unpredictable paths. There is **not** always a crossing guard present at every stop, so drivers must always be prepared to stop and watch out for children, especially near marked school bus stops. Always reduce your speed and be extra alert in these situations.