Yes, always check things out. Especially in the dark.
Just a few weeks ago I pulled up in my driveway with my 1 yr old grandbaby with me. Before I got out I heard something moving around under my car. I was scared it was a skunk or raccoon or something very unwanted. I sat in my car for 30 minutes with the baby before grabbing her and running in the house... lol. Im a wussy. Never saw anything.