Solutions for a Dead Battery and Unable to Start the Car on the Highway?

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MacGenevieve
07/30/25 1:26am
If your car runs out of battery and cannot start on the highway, you can try push-starting or using a portable emergency jump starter. Push-starting: Push-starting depends on the situation, as not all road conditions are suitable. Generally, if the front of the car is facing downhill, push-starting will be much easier and help the vehicle accelerate. On the other hand, push-starting uphill can be exhausting, and it's hard to achieve the necessary speed. When using this method, be cautious and avoid push-starting in areas with heavy traffic or pedestrians to prevent accidents after the car starts. Portable emergency jump starter: Using a car emergency jump starter is similar to using a power bank. Connect the battery clamps to the corresponding positive and negative terminals on the car battery, then turn on the power switch to activate the power supply. Next, start the stalled vehicle. It's important to remove the battery clamps from the battery as soon as the car starts to avoid any potential damage to the emergency battery itself.
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