Chances are more accidents happen when forklift drivers are in reverse. Operators should always face the direction of travel, but some types of trucks may not allow this. In these cases, drivers should do their best to turn around and take special care when in reverse. Some people may choose to use mirrors for reverse travel, but they inevitably have blind spots and can create a false sense of security. We recommend against the use of mirrors. Equipping your forklifts with alarms and warning lights that give a clear signal of when your forklifts are moving in reverse may help alert others and reduce accidents.