Learn the essential steps to safely jump start a dead car battery using basic equipment and proper safety precautions.

It's best to bump-start a car at the top of a hill or slope and use the downward gradient to build momentum. Then again, having a friend (or two) to push the vehicle could also work.

Like the other parts on your vehicle, your battery won't last forever. Here's how to know if you need to a new battery or just a jump start.