What is "black ice" and what should I do if I encounter it?

What is "black ice" and what should I do if I encounter it?

Reed Berry (Driving Expert) gives expert video advice on: What is the best way to get snow and ice off my windshield?; What should I do if my car begins to skid or lose traction on snow or ice?; Where is ice most likely to form on the roads? and more...

When driving in snow, black ice is a thin, transparent layer of ice on the road. It's called black ice because it looks black because of the asphalt. Black ice is very, very dangerous because it's hard to see, and it's very, very slick. Now if you encounter black ice while driving, it's important to pump your brakes. That'll allow you to maintain traction on the road, and if your car does start to skid on black ice, simply turn your steering wheel in the direction you want the car to go.