Tasmania · Driver Knowledge Test · Road rules

You are driving on a cold Tasmanian morning and suspect black ice on shaded sections of the road. What should you do?

The answer

  • Turn on your hazard lights and continue at your normal speed
  • Brake firmly before each shaded section
  • Slow down and keep your steering, braking and acceleration gentle Correct
  • Speed up to cross the icy patches quickly

Why that's the answer

Black ice is almost invisible and forms on shaded stretches and bridges in cold weather. Reducing speed and avoiding sudden braking, steering or acceleration is the best way to avoid losing traction.

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