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pegasBaO23 t1_j0ppjo1 wrote

I remember my first encounter with black ice, my car not stopping, the abs kicking my foot via the pedal, good thing I wasn't moving particularly fast - only 15km/h

Ps: when dealing with ice of any kind maintain rolling of the tires at all times, because as soon as the tires slip all semblance of control is lost

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Revolutionary_Cut236 OP t1_j0pqfpc wrote

Wow that must have been pretty scary. The worst thing about black ice is that we think everything is fine but it pops up like the boogeyman.

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pegasBaO23 t1_j0pwjrm wrote

monitor the weather conditions at all times during winter, and it wouldn't sneak up on you

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Revolutionary_Cut236 OP t1_j0pxj22 wrote

I did do before setting off. But I will be following my gut next time and taking a safer route.

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Bassflow t1_j0q91gr wrote

I lost control on black ice in New Jersey (USA) on 287 North bound side over 15 years ago. I was going 60 mph (100 kph). The trick in most cars is you need to turn with the spin of the car not against it. I did 3 to 4 360 degree spins, and continued on my way. Thank God no one was near me on the road at the time. Years of practice made me know what to do.

You're right about the slippage of the tires. Once they start to slip, get them to not slip as best as you can.

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