On freezing, wet days, which roadways are most likely to hide ice?

• A. Intersections
• B. Bridges and overpasses
• C. Painted roadway lines
• D. Sidewalks

Answer: (B)

Bridges and overpasses are the most likely places to hide ice on freezing, wet days. They freeze faster because they’re exposed to cold air on all sides and don’t have the ground underneath to hold heat. Water dripping or running onto the bridge can refreeze quickly, creating slick, invisible ice before the rest of the road shows it. So you should slow down for bridges and overpasses and treat them as icy even if other pavement looks wet. Intersections can be slick too, but elevated surfaces tend to ice up first and stay icy longer.