Question When driving, being aware of what is happening behind you is: Answers Not important. Important. Distracting. Explanation When driving, it is important to be aware of what is happening behind and to the sides of your vehicle. Mirror checks and head checks should be a normal part of your scanning routine. Take a FREE Practice Test Now This questions appears in the following tests: Kentucky Knowledge Test Class A , Missouri Knowledge Test Class A , New Mexico Knowledge Test Class A , Iowa Knowledge Test Class B ,