Black Ice
Black ice is a thin, clear layer of ice on the road that is very hard to see.
What is Black Ice?
It forms when temperatures are near freezing. Bridges and shaded areas freeze first. Roads may look only wet. Many cars warn the driver when the outside temperature is near freezing. If the car starts sliding on ice, avoid sudden braking or steering and keep inputs smooth. Bridges, shaded corners and dips near water are typical places where black ice forms first. Winter tyres improve grip but cannot prevent sliding on clear ice.
How it works
Water freezes in a clear layer.
Why it matters for your car
Slow down when temperatures are close to freezing. Increase the following distance.
Other terms
- Anti-Lag System (ALS)
- Brake Caliper
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
- Dipped Beam (Low Beam)
- DPF Regeneration
- Electric Brake Booster (Electromechanical Booster)
- Electric Current (Amperage)
- Ethanol Fuel (E10, E85)
- Frunk (Front Trunk)
- Fuel Rail
- Impact Wrench (Impact Gun)
- Kick-down
- Mechanic’s Creeper
- Parallel Hybrid
- Post-crash Safety Inspection
- Reduced Power Mode In Electric Cars (Turtle Mode)
- Safe Exit Warning (Exit Warning)
- Summer Tyre
- Trailer Stability Control (Trailer Sway Control)
- Vinyl Roof