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Black ice is almost invisible to the naked eye and is frequently mistaken for a wet or newly paved road. Black ice can form even when its not raining or snowing. Melting snow that runs across the road or condensation from overnight dew can freeze forming a thin layer of ice that creates one of the slickest road conditions known to man. It is because black ice can form so quickly and is so camouflaged on the road that Occupational Safety and Health Administration officials call it one of the deadliest of all winter driving hazards. Heres what to watch out for: •Pavement that looks dark, wet or like new asphalt. •Low-lying areas that may have standing water or run off from nearby melting snow banks or puddles. •Bridges and Underpasses. •Any road areas which are shaded from the sun. •Any time the temperature is below 40 degrees F. •Vehicles that have slid off the road under any of the above conditions. For more tips, visit maine.gov/bgs/riskmanage/tipofthemonth/tip20.htm
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:00:00 +0000

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