Many car owners don't know what their car batteries look like, much less know how to jump-start one safely if it fails. This lack of knowledge causes many Americans to lose their sight or suffer serious eye injuries each year in auto battery accidents. As long as their cars start, motorists often don't worry about the vehicle's battery. That can be dangerous.
All vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid and produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.
Improper jump-starting procedures may turn an auto battery into a bomb. Motorists should be aware of basic car mechanics and jump-start procedures before they find themselves stranded. Prevent Blindness America advises motorists to take a few moments to read through their car owner's manual and familiarize themselves with the basic mechanics of their vehicle. Prevent Blindness America advises motorists to prepare for battery failure by having an emergency jump-start kit in their cars. Motorists should also have an emergency plan in mind if their disabled car's battery explodes.