diff --git a/source/includes/upgrade-guidance-checklists.rst b/source/includes/upgrade-guidance-checklists.rst
index bdd6aaf5059..1893393fcaa 100644
--- a/source/includes/upgrade-guidance-checklists.rst
+++ b/source/includes/upgrade-guidance-checklists.rst
@@ -19,13 +19,24 @@ successively upgrade major releases until you have upgraded to
 |oldseries|. For example, if you are running a |olderseries|, you must
 |upgradefirst| *before* you can upgrade to |newversion|.
 
+Check Driver Compatibility
+~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
+
+Before you upgrade MongoDB, check that you're using a MongoDB 
+|newversion|-compatible driver. Consult the `driver documentation
+<https://docs.mongodb.com/drivers/>`_ for your specific driver to verify 
+compatibility with MongoDB |newversion|. 
+
+Upgraded deployments that run on incompatible drivers might encounter 
+unexpected or undefined behavior.
+
 Preparedness
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
 Before beginning your upgrade, see the |compatibility| document to
 ensure that your applications and deployments are compatible with
-MongoDB |newversion|. Resolve the incompatibilities in your deployment before
-starting the upgrade.
+MongoDB |newversion|. Resolve the incompatibilities in your deployment 
+before starting the upgrade.
 
 Before upgrading MongoDB, always test your application in a staging
 environment before deploying the upgrade to your production