What does black ice (poledica) on the road surface look like to a driver?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. A deceptive wet gloss that is actually an invisible sheet of ice
- Step 1: Identifying black ice. Step 2. Black ice is clear ice formed on dark asphalt that looks merely damp; often found on bridges, overpasses, and shaded valleys. Answer: A deceptive wet gloss that is actually an invisible sheet of ice. Why not the others: White frost is hoarfrost; black ice is slick with zero friction; yellow markings are paint.
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