1. This slipperiness is especially deceptive because it often occurs in patches, meaning a driver can suddenly ____ from a high-traction dry road to a zero-traction icy one in a ____ second. 2. What exactly is black ice? Here’s what to know about how, when, and where it forms, along with tips for ____ this hazard and navigating it safely when ____ the wheel. 3. Most black ice is created by ____ conditions when temperatures ____ around the freezing point. 4. Moisture in the air, like mist or fog, can also condense and freeze on cold pavement, as can car ____ . 5. The nature of black ice means it forms less often in very cold temperatures, and more often when the ____ is fluctuating below and above freezing. 6. So even when your car's thermometer tops 32°F, black ice may still be ____ where the pavement temperature remains colder than the air. 7. Black ice may become more or less common as global warming impacts the number of days ____ around these key temperatures. 8. Black ice regularly forms on sidewalks, steps, decks, and other areas where those ____ are ____ to slips. 9. If you feel your car start to slide, do not ____ on the brakes or ____ the steering wheel, as this will cause you to lose control completely. 10. Remember that black ice usually appears in small patches, so if you stay ____ and keep your wheels straight, you will likely ____ control within a few seconds.

What is black ice? by National Geographic

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