Should you be prepared to stop your vehicle in this situation?

Yes, in this situation, you should be prepared to stop the vehicle for several reasons. On the right, a group of children is walking on a narrow pavement, and their behaviour can be unpredictable. Furthermore, the conditions are difficult: a wet, cobbled surface significantly increases the braking distance. In accordance with the principle of limited trust (Art. 4 of the Road Traffic Act), when seeing such hazards, a driver must exercise special caution and be ready to react immediately.