Boating offers people plenty of opportunities to have fun with their friends and family but it can also be dangerous. Accidents happen all the time, especially when someone has no idea how to use one. Fortunately, many safety regulations have been established to help keep people safe.First, it’s important to realize that you must have a boating license to operate a boat. You will almost always have to pass some sort of boating safety test that asks important questions. You will also be required to have certain safety equipment aboard your boat, among them a fire extinguisher and life vests, in case of emergency. There are strict laws governing how a boat is operated as well, depending on the type of boat and a boat’s size. However, accidents can be considered negligence in some cases so you must be aware of the laws.An interesting note: laws differ by state and […]
Every driver has an enormous responsibility when they get behind the wheel. As the driver of a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, it is important to always drive as safely as possible. There are many dos and don’ts of driving, such as cell phone usage and car seat laws. Knowing the rules and regulations of your state is very important to staying the safest driver possible. You don’t want to end up losing your car because you broke the law too many times.Car Maintenance Safety TipsMaintaining one’s car is extremely important to being a good driver. Simple maintenance can be performed to make sure that the vehicle is running smoothly and at peak condition. For example, a driver should always make sure their tires are at the correct pressure, and have enough tread to drive safely in bad weather conditions. Windshield wiper blades should be checked, oil changes should […]
The best thing about summer is the water! Nothing beats the heat better than jumping in a pool, lake, or swimming in the ocean. These kinds of days are great to spend with the entire family. And a fun family favorite is going boating. There are many different types of boats to enjoy. A few favorites are sail boats, speed boats, and canoes. Every different boat is a different type of fun. But remember, Action Donation Services®, America’s premier processor of boat, yacht and watercraft donations to charity believes that boating safety should be your number one priority—and provides this boating guide as a service to the boating community!Learn to SwimKnowing how to swim is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself safe. If you are having a hard time learning, there are swimming classes that can help. If you are scared, just remember that your […]
There are many car, boat, and RV crashes throughout the United States each and every year. Some of these crashes could have been prevented. Following the proper precautions for the type of vehicle that you’re in is essential to keeping safe and staying out of crashes. Knowing what to do during crashes is also essential to keeping safe while waiting for emergency vehicles and other help to arrive. You want to make sure you survive crashes, but you should also ensure that you take all of the necessary precautions to keep yourself out of harm when it comes to getting into an accident in the first place. You cannot control the actions of others while in the water or on the road, but you can control how you react while on the road. The following information is provided by Action Donation Services®, a company dedicated to car, boat, and RV safety—Action […]
A hurricane is a storm system that is defined by regular winds that can reach up to 74 miles per hour. A tropical storm is an orderly system of powerful thunderstorms with a definite surface circulation and winds reaching anywhere between 39 miles per hour to 73 miles per hour. A tsunami, Japanese for “harbor wave,” is simply a sequence of water waves that happen as a result of the displacement of water in a sizable body of water, like an ocean or even a large lake. Understanding how these weather systems (tsunamis are actually the consequence of displacement of water and not a weather system) work is integral in the safety of people living along coasts, or where there is a large incidence of these natural disasters. People who understand the risks of these natural disasters will be inclined to be well-prepared for them. This prescient preparation can include […]