While the ice itself is actually clear, it’s called “black ice” because it tends to look like the rest of the pavement on the road. Black ice forms most commonly at night or in the early ...

If you are not careful, black ice can cause you spin off the road — but with a few basic tips, you can keep those tires on the road despite these conditions. The biggest tip of all is to not speed.

Black ice is just like regular ice ... TDOT SmartWay map: Take a look before you travel If you do have to go out in this wintery mess, you can check the road conditions for your exact travel route on ...