Hazard awareness

In winter the road looks wet but the temperature is below freezing. What hidden hazard should you expect?

Soft tar melting on the surface
Better grip than normal
Loose gravel only
Black ice, which is hard to see but very slippery
Correct

Why?

Rule 231 of The Highway Code says drive extremely carefully when the roads may be icy. Black ice can look like a harmless wet patch, so accelerate, brake and steer very gently to avoid losing grip.

Highway Code rule 231

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