BLW Driving4life

06/01/2026

‼️BLACK ICE🚨
BLW Driving4life
🧊 “New Drivers” WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
AND WHY YOU WILL NOT SEE IT…‼️

🫵 Black ice is one of the most dangerous winter hazards because it does not look like ice at all.
It blends into the road surface and appears like a normal dark patch of tarmac.
There is no shine.
No sparkle.
No warning.
Just a thin invisible layer of ice with almost no grip. ❄️

If there is frost on the roofs of houses and or on pavements and grass verges or your car has collected ice on the bodywork or windows… “Then the road has the same conditions”.

If you must venture out on the roads in poor road conditions, “Be careful”, You just cannot always see ice on the surface of the road.

‼️Potential places where black ice forms first:
❄️ Bridges
Cold air passes over and under the surface so they freeze sooner than the rest of the road.

❄️ Shaded bends
Areas that never get direct sunlight stay frozen much longer.
These are the places where cars lose control most often.

❄️ Rural roads
❄️ Country roads
❄️ Side roads
❄️ Less traffic road areas…
❄️ Less salted roads…

‼️🚨The more open and exposure to cold air, then the more likely to be
Ideal conditions for invisible ice.🚨‼️

‼️🚨 Preventative things to do if you suspect black ice:
❄️ Relax your normal speed…
❄️ Keep your speed lower when the temperature is close to freezing
❄️ Double you safe distance from the vehicle in front of you of you…
❄️ Roll safely up to junctions… avoid abrupt stopping 👌
❄️ Use gentle steering and slow inputs…👌
❄️ Stay relaxed and smooth with every movement
❄️ If the road looks wet but the temperature is near freezing assume there is ice…

‼️🚨What to do if you hit black ice:
❄️ Do not brake sharply
❄️ Do not steer suddenly
❄️ Ease off the accelerator
❄️ Keep the wheel straight and let the tyres regain grip
❄️ If the rear slides keep your steering relaxed, gentle and controlled…

‼️Panic makes the slide worse.

👌Calm inputs, help the car settle.

‼️🚨The danger is in what you cannot see…🫵

🫵 Think safe, Drive safe, please “Stay Safe”❄️

✅ Driving: Slow down, allow extra time, and keep a safe distance.
✅ Pavements: Surfaces may be slippery—wear suitable footwear.
✅ Frozen Water: Stay off lakes, rivers, and ponds. Ice is dangerous.
✅ Check on Vulnerable People: Make sure friends, family, and neighbours are safe and warm.

06/01/2026

‼️BLACK ICE🚨

🧊 “New Drivers” 🫵
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
AND WHY YOU WILL NOT SEE IT…‼️

🫵 Black ice is one of the most dangerous winter hazards because it does not look like ice at all. It blends into the road surface and appears like a normal dark patch of tarmac.
‼️There is no shine.
‼️No sparkle.
‼️No warning.
It’s just a thin invisible layer of ice with almost no grip. ❄️

If there is frost on the roofs of houses and or on pavements and grass verges or your car has collected ice on the bodywork or windows… “Then the road has the same conditions”.

If you must venture out on the roads in poor road conditions then prepare and plan your journey.
“Be careful”
tell someone your estimated time of arrival at your destination. You just cannot always see ice on the surface of the road… 🚨

‼️Potential places where black ice forms first:
❄️ Bridges
Cold air passes over and under the surface so they freeze sooner than the rest of the road.

❄️ Shaded bends
Areas that never get direct sunlight stay frozen much longer.
These are the places where cars lose control most often.

❄️ Rural roads
❄️ Country roads
❄️ Side roads
❄️ Less traffic road areas…
❄️ Less salted roads…

‼️🚨The more open and exposure to cold air, then the more likely to be
Ideal conditions for invisible ice.🚨‼️

‼️🚨 Preventative things to do if you suspect black ice:
❄️ Relax your normal speed…
❄️ Keep your speed lower when the temperature is close to freezing
❄️ Double you safe distance from the vehicle in front of you of you…
❄️ Roll safely up to junctions… avoid abrupt stopping 👌
❄️ Use gentle steering and slow inputs…👌
❄️ Stay relaxed and smooth with every movement
❄️ If the road looks wet but the temperature is near freezing assume there is ice…

‼️🚨What to do if you hit black ice:
❄️ Do not brake sharply
❄️ Do not steer suddenly
❄️ Ease off the accelerator
❄️ Keep the wheel straight and let the tyres regain grip
❄️ If the rear slides keep your steering relaxed, gentle and controlled…

‼️Panic reactions make the slide worse.

👌Calm inputs, help the car settle.

‼️🚨The danger is in what you cannot see…🫵

🫵 Think safe, Drive safe, please “Stay Safe”❄️

✅ Driving: Slow down, allow extra time, and keep a safe distance.
✅ Pavements: Surfaces may be slippery—wear suitable footwear.
✅ Frozen Water: Stay off lakes, rivers, and ponds. Ice is dangerous.
✅ Check on Vulnerable People: Make sure friends, family, and neighbours are safe and warm.

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DVSA Announcement on Driving Test Bookings

You may already have heard about the recent DVSA post regarding the booking of driving tests. The Association was not advised of the survey results prior to the press release being issued. We understand that this may cause some concern; however, further research has provided the following clarification:

The changes announced today will not take effect until around the summer of next year. Until then, everything remains the same. When the new system is introduced, only learner drivers will be able to book their own tests. In addition:

🚗Learners will be limited to no more than two changes to their test date.
🚗Moving tests to a different test area will no longer be permitted.
🚗Your current ability to notify the DVSA of your availability will remain in place to help avoid double bookings.

As always, we will continue to keep you informed of any further updates. In the meantime, it’s business as usual for booking tests. To see the full announcement, click here. https://msagb.com/update-on-driving-test-waiting-times/ For any support or further advice, please contact our Membership Team on 01787/221 020/[email protected]

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