Backing up is relatively hazardous. Your visibility to the rear is limited, and you have less steering control. Before you back up, do a 360‑degree vision check. Look all around the vehicle, using shoulder checks and mirror checks, and then turn your body to look out the rear window while backing up. Be especially careful when you’re backing out of a driveway. It’s easy to miss seeing children, pets, pedestrians, cyclists or people in wheelchairs. A backup camera can be helpful if your vehicle is equipped with one, but its field of view is limited (typically 80 degrees). If you’ve been stopped for some time, walk around the back of your vehicle to check that your path is clear. You can also try to back into driveways and parking spots so you can drive out facing forward.