Question 261 · Car theory test
When can a driver expect to encounter black ice?
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Correct answer
When the temperature drops close to freezing.
Official explanation
Black ice is an almost invisible and thin coating of ice on the surface of the road. Sometimes it can look like a sheet of water or as if the road is wet.
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- Poor visibility & weather
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