Are you obliged to exercise particular caution when reversing?

Yes, the reversing manoeuvre always requires special caution. According to Art. 23 para. 1 pt. 3 of the Road Traffic Act, the driver is obliged to give way to another vehicle or road user and to check that there is no obstacle behind the vehicle. If necessary, you should secure the help of another person, which emphasizes how risky this manoeuvre is.