Safety Tips - What's dangerous and what's not (Continued)
by All Vovo on 02/15/12
4. Electrical Battery Safety - Batteries are dangerous if you "arc" or make sparks because the sparks can start a fire. The electricity from the battery itself is not enough to hurt you, although if you arc the battery, you will probably jump back and bang your head on the hood, which will hurt.....A LOT! Electricity needs a circuit, or circle flow. You will arc the battery if you complete the electrical circuit by touching the positive battery post to the negative battery post. (battery posts are the 2 small round metal parts that protrude from the top of the battery) This is why the positive battery post generally has a rubber or plastic cap over it. You can also arc the battery by touching the positive post to any other metal part of the engine or frame.
5. Under the Car, Jack Safety - Only us the jack that comes with your car for changing tires, never get underneath a car that is supported only by a tire-changing jack. Also, it is a very good idea to "chock" the wheels.....basically, put a brick or piece of wood or something behind both back wheels to keep the vehicle from rocking, as an extra percaution.
We have a couple more safety tips to post in this little sub-series. We hope you are getting some cool tips from us. Feel free to look at our blog history for other car-care information.
