You come to a stop unexpectedly on a pedestrian crossing. What do you do?

According to German traffic rules, if you stop unexpectedly on a pedestrian crossing, you must clear it as quickly as possible to avoid obstructing pedestrians. This means you should move slightly forward or backward, if safe, to get completely off the crossing. Moving onto the footpath is not allowed, as this would endanger pedestrians and violate traffic regulations. Reversing is generally prohibited, except if necessary and safe to clear the crossing. The safest and legally correct action is to move forward or backward carefully to avoid blocking pedestrians. This ensures pedestrian safety and compliance with the law.