Prevent Encounters With Black Ice

There are several things that you can do to reduce the chances of being surprised by black ice. While knowing how to drive on it remains a number one priority, here are some other things to do: Travel slowly. Don't try to speed during icy weather as this will take away any control you might have had on the black ice. Don't tailgate. Keep your windshield clear of ice, snow, dirt, and anything else that can prevent you from seeing out of it properly. To get snow and ice off the windshield of your car, you might be tempted to turn on your windshield wipers. It might seem like the wipers and the washer fluid will work, but they don't. In fact, if you use your windshield wipers to get ice off the windshield, you could ruin them. Use an ice scraper to scrape the ice from the windshield of your car before starting the vehicle. Turn your headlights on early in the afternoon to help you see any possible sheen from black ice. Check your tire tread. Worn tread causes accidents in any conditions, and will ensure you lack traction when needed on black ice. In addition, consider having snow tires fitted. An important thing to remember is to NEVER drive in potentially icy conditions with your cruise control active.