While the reversing vehicle is usually at fault for a backing-up accident, the other driver may share liability or be considered at fault in the following situations:nReckless driving: This refers to any type of driving behavior that disregards the safety of other motorists, cyclists, or pedestrians in the vicinity.nnFailure to yield: If the reversing driver has backed up enough that it should be clear to oncoming drivers that they have the right of way, the reversing driver will likely not be considered at fault.