Black Ice

[Beachball]

I have recently arrived home after taking the hound for a walk. One road leading across our estate was still iced over and hadn’t melted much. I would have felt safer in a car rather than having a spaniel who can change direction quickly and spontaneously.

You lucky you can take your dog for a walk mine look outside and straight back in and sat next to the fire

 

[Hutch]

No snow here at all but extremely cold, our little lad decided he didn't want to walk back from the pub on New Year's afternoon, he is getting crafty.

 

[Dustydog]

This morning ‘s icy field and river. Note a good example of black ice . You can see the obvious but not the demon that catches so many out.

 

[Buckman]

Last night was very bad for black ice around our area. On the lane leading from our village to the main road there are two cars in the hedge and a white van on its side. The lane is less than 2 miles long and level with no hills.

At about 1030 hours we went to do our shopping this morning and I could feel the steering wheel jerk every now and then as I came across a patch of icy road. No gritters have been in our area at all this winter! I wonder why we pay council tax?

 

[RogerL]

I'd bet that TV weather forecasters wonder why they're wasting their time as so many people ignore them - for those who never watch TV the weather forecasts are on the internet and even my phone tells me!

 

[otherclive]

Last night was very bad for black ice around our area. On the lane leading from our village to the main road there are two cars in the hedge and a white van on its side. The lane is less than 2 miles long and level with no hills.

At about 1030 hours we went to do our shopping this morning and I could feel the steering wheel jerk every now and then as I came across a patch of icy road. No gritters have been in our area at all this winter! I wonder why we pay council tax?

In Wiltshire for years now minor roads have not been gritted as the council concentrate on A roads, B roads and some urban through routes. So it’s not a new thing. Did your area grit minor roads and lanes then? Given your lane seems to be a notorious black spot (4 vehicles in a few days) how many of those vehicles were locals?

Wiltshire gritting policy


P. S some local farmers had grit distribution machines and basic snow ploughs. Council paid them something. Not sure that system still exists.

 

[Buckman]

I'd bet that TV weather forecasters wonder why they're wasting their time as so many people ignore them - for those who never watch TV the weather forecasts are on the internet and even my phone tells me!

Also take into consideration the very recent over kill news on the snow bomb that was supposed to just about obliterate the UK, however it did not happen! Although a person is aware of the fact that conditions may be icy, one would except the gritters to be out and about?

 

[otherclive]

Also take into consideration the very recent over kill news on the snow bomb that was supposed to just about obliterate the UK, however it did not happen! Although a person is aware of the fact that conditions may be icy, one would except the gritters to be out and about?

You tend to get a clue when you stepnoutside too.. But realistically is it feasible to grit everywhere. Drivers in such area who know the conditions and that their road isn’t gritted have to assume responsibility for their actions.

 

[Buckman]

In Wiltshire for years now minor roads have not been gritted as the council concentrate on A roads, B roads and some urban through routes. So it’s not a new thing. Did your area grit minor roads and lanes then? Given your lane seems to be a notorious black spot (4 vehicles in a few days) how many of those vehicles were locals?

Wiltshire gritting policy

The lane where the cars were in the hedge and van on its side is regarded as a B road. Previously that road and the road through the village were gritted. Also none of the A roads around us have been gritted. BTW the car I initially reported on was on a one track lane that was steep and different to the road mentioned in post #29.

 

[Buckman]

You tend to get a clue when you stepnoutside too.. But realistically is it feasible to grit everywhere. Drivers in such area who know the conditions and that their road isn’t gritted have to assume responsibility for their actions.

Is there a new technology that shows up black ice, but never mind you are always on top and have an answer for everything!

 

[otherclive]

Is there a new technology that shows up black ice, but never mind you are always on top and have an answer for everything!

Listen to your tyres and look at the cars temperature gauge and look at the road surface ahead, plus vehicles at funny angles or in ditches are a good guide. Be aware of where it can occur 🤣

I don’t have an answer for everything but some just expect authorities to do everything for them.

Winter driving tips for driving on ice

Ice is one of the most hazardous of all driving conditions. Black ice is particularly treacherous. Learn how to drive safely on icy roads with the RAC.

www.rac.co.uk

 

[Sam Vimes]

Is there a new technology that shows up black ice, but never mind you are always on top and have an answer for everything!

These sort of comments are really uncalled for.

 

[Buckman]

These sort of comments are really uncalled for.

Can we please delete the thread as I posted it as a matter of interest and nothing more. If a mod cannot delete the thread then I will need to delete all my individual posts. Tired of one-upmanship posts!