Should you keep your back to oncoming traffic?
Should you keep your back to oncoming traffic? Know where to walk. If there isn't a sidewalk, make sure you walk on the left side of the road, or facing oncoming traffic so you can always tell when a car is approaching—never put your back toward oncoming vehicles.
What should you never do when backing up?
Never back a vehicle when the rear windows or any mirrors are covered with frost, snow, or any other substances that keep you from visually clearing the path the vehicle will take while backing. Check the path repeatedly.