Hazard and Risk Perception
What is black ice and why is it particularly dangerous?
- ○Ice mixed with road grit that damages tyres
- ✓A thin, transparent layer of ice on the road surface that is almost invisible
- ○Ice found only on motorways in winter
- ○Frozen diesel spillage on the carriageway
Correct answer
A thin, transparent layer of ice on the road surface that is almost invisible
Black ice is nearly transparent, taking on the colour of the road. Drivers often cannot see it until they have already lost grip, making it one of the most hazardous winter road conditions.
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