Can You Drive Immediately After a Jump Start?
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You can drive immediately after a jump start, as long as the engine successfully starts and the battery gets replenished. Driving duration after a jump start: Generally, you need to drive for about 30 minutes. After the engine starts, it will charge the vehicle's battery, but the amount of charge depends on the distance driven. Therefore, after a jump start, it's advisable to drive as long as possible to ensure the battery receives sufficient charge. How to jump start a car: Connect the two car batteries using jumper cables, ensuring the positive terminal is connected to the positive and the negative to the negative. After confirming the correct connection, start the vehicle with the charged battery. Meanwhile, turn off all electrical devices in the vehicle with the dead battery. Wait a moment before starting the vehicle with the dead battery. Once started, let the vehicle idle for a while before disconnecting the cables.