Black ice forms when rain or drizzle falls on sub-freezing temperatures. Falling drops melt and solidify into a smooth, even, transparent layer of ice covering the ground. On the other hand, a slippery slope is often formed after a brief thaw, not as a result of precipitation, but as a result of freezing of a thin layer of water covering the surface. Both phenomena cause a sharp deterioration in road conditions.
One of the consequences of black ice and slippery ice is black ice, which is an almost invisible thin layer of frozen water that covers the roadway. - A signal that the roadway is covered with so-called. icy will be the play we feel in the steering wheel and the lack of noise that tires usually make when they make contact with the road surface. Do not brake hard or turn the steering wheel. In such a situation, try to reduce the speed slightly by taking your foot off the accelerator pedal - explains Adam Bernard, director of the Renault Driving School.
“Black Ice” can be felt
The road covered with “black ice” glows slightly, looks wet. This is the only signal we can see because the so-called black ice is thin and transparent. It is also worth watching the roadside, trees and fences along the road. If they are covered with ice, this is a sign that the road you are driving on may also be covered with ice.
How should we act when we slip? Let’s see where we want to go, slow down and turn the wheels in the direction of travel, all this should be done automatically. Let’s brake urgently, even if we can’t drive the car, at least we’ll get off the road at a slower speed. - It is very difficult to perform a maneuver to get the car out of a skid in a real traffic situation. If you have any doubts about the surface and traction, slow down early to avoid skidding. Advises Adam Bernard of the Renault Driving School.
Source: Wprost
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