Being stranded in the middle of nowhere with a dead car battery is no one’s idea of a great time. Fortunately, you can get your car up and running again quickly and easily with a jumpstart. It’s an essential skill that all drivers should know how to do, so if you’ve ever had trouble getting your vehicle started, read on to learn more about what you need to do to jumpstart your car.

Preparing Yourself for a Jumpstart

Before you attempt to jumpstart your car, there are some important steps that you should take first. First of all, make sure that you have the proper tools and supplies available. You will need jump leads and another vehicle with a working battery (ideally one with the same voltage), as well as safety gloves and goggles to protect yourself from sparks or other hazards. Additionally, make sure that both vehicles are parked in close proximity; the closer they are, the better the chance for success.

Connecting Up

Once everything is connected properly, it's time to start the process of jump-starting the car. Connect both sets of cables in this order: Start by connecting one end of each cable (positive first) to your own vehicle’s battery, then connect the other ends (negative first) to the other car's battery. Next, start both vehicles; this will allow energy from one battery to flow into their dead battery and hopefully bring it back online. Once you see that their engine is running smoothly, then turn off both vehicles, followed by disconnecting all connections in reverse order (negative first).

If your engine still fails to start after several attempts at this point, it may be time to call a garage or call one of the well-known rescue services.

Conclusion

Jumpstarting your car can be intimidating initially, but this guide has shown that it doesn't have to be. Just remember, safety comes first!