by This year, the winter is not particularly frosty and snowy. Of course, this makes it easier for motorists, and many don’t even hide their supercars in the garage until spring. The absence of snow and icy roads is, of course, good, although other unpleasant phenomena can occur during the winter period. For example, black ice on the road. 
Black ice is named so because it is invisible – it appears as wet asphalt, but is actually covered with a thin transparent ice crust.
This is its treachery – drivers simply do not see the ice and do not always maintain a safe speed. Black ice is most commonly formed when the asphalt temperature is below zero and lower than the air temperature. The likelihood of its occurrence is higher in such weather conditions as this winter. If the air contains high moisture (especially in fog), it settles on the road surface and freezes. Alternatively, it may rain or snow during the day, and the temperature drops below zero at night.
Typically, areas with black ice form in places where sunlight rarely reaches during the day (for example, under bridges) or in low spots where water accumulates. Naturally, the likelihood of crust formation is higher on sections of road with not very intensive traffic. Distinguishing black ice (especially at speed) from a wet road is not so easy. Usually, it glistens more, and the road appears with dark glossy spots. It is also worth looking at the wheels of other vehicles: if the road glistens but the tires splash water, there is likely no ice.
To avoid issues on slippery roads, it is important to maintain a safe speed and distance, as well as avoid sudden steering movements, accelerating, and braking more smoothly. It is also recommended not to stop too close to the road on the shoulder, as someone might skid and hit your car. Ideally, it is advisable to check the conditions before the trip – walk around, shuffling shoes over the asphalt to check if the road is slippery.
