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

This sign indicates a bus stop specifically for a school bus ("Schulbus") that operates on weekdays ("werktags") during the times 7-9 AM and 11 AM-1 PM.

In Germany, when a school bus is stopping, extra caution is required because children may be crossing the road unpredictably. The stopping of the school bus can be dangerous because children might run across the road to catch the bus or may not use the shortest or safest route to cross, creating unexpected hazards for drivers.

Drivers should be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary when approaching such a bus stop, especially during the specified times when the school bus is active. School crossing patrols do not regulate traffic at every school bus stop, so the responsibility lies with drivers to be vigilant for children.