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Use Extreme Caution When Driving on Black Ice

Although snow can make winter driving difficult, it’s not the real threat. Icy roads are one of the top causes of car accidents in the United States, and cause hundreds of deaths each year. It’s easy to lose control of your car when the roads are icy, and it is difficult to gain control again. There aren’t any fool-proof ways to avoid black ice, but you can certainly protect yourself by understanding and knowing how to deal with this seasonal issue. Please see the below tips, provided by our insurance partner, Foremost, to stay safe on the roads: Know where to expect black ice Black ice is generally formed when light rain or drizzle falls on a road surface that is below freezing and is most common at night or in the early morning when temperatures are at their lowest. AccuWeather suggests watching out for bridges and underpasses, road areas shaded by the sun, or low-lying areas that may have standing water or run off from nearby melting snow banks. Look for black ice (when you can) If lighting conditions are right, a driver might be able to spot ice on the road. If most of the road you are driving on…

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