A proximity-detection and speed-control system (400) for a materials-handling vehicle (200a), such as a lift truck, is provided with a recommended direction of travel (R) for the vehicle (200a). A proximity sensor (410) is provided to determine the vehicle...

A vehicle (5) equipped with an operator presence detector (20) comprises an optional first detector (25) located and configured to detect an object positioned over a threshold (55) to the operator compartment (10); a second detector (30) located and config...