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Black ice is predictable (watch what's happening around you and the forecasted weather) and generally observable if you know what to look for and pay attention.

"Wet" surfaces (mist/drizzle etc.) are shiny on the road surface. When it freezes it becomes dull; just look at your headlights on the road surface; you just have to pay attention vs just "drive along". When it becomes apparent there are road changes, depending on where I am and the situation, I slow down and tap my brakes (knowing I can control it) to see if anything wants to "let go", or, if a stop and go situation just gas it a bit and see if the drive wheels want to spin; in either case....you have ice. Done that for 70+ years (30 driving 100k a year) and never had a mishap and knew what was under me.