Driving on black ice is one of the most challenging and dangerous situations for any driver. Black ice is a thin, invisible layer of ice that forms on roadways, blending seamlessly with the surface, making it nearly undetectable.

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Use low-beam headlights: Use low-beam headlights when driving in icy conditions. Use winter tires: Winter tires are best for driving in freezing weather. Prepare your car: Keep a winter weather kit in your car. Drive defensively: Pay attention to other vehicles and avoid making sudden stops or lane changes.

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Turn your wheels from side to side a few times to push snow out of the way. Use a light touch on the gas, to ease your car out. Use a shovel to clear snow away from the wheels and the underside of the car. Pour sand, cat litter, gravel or salt in the path of the wheels, to help get traction.

Cruise control in the wintertime can mean risking your vehicle and safety. Here's why officials warn against it and what to do instead.

Though driving in the snow should be avoided if at all possible, here's what to know when there's no other choice.

News 19 spoke with a local driving instructor on Thursday to learn what drivers should do to prepare, if they have to leave the house.

The Federal Highway Administration says that over 1,300 people are killed and around 116,800 people are injured while driving on snow, slush or ice every year. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) highly recommends avoiding roads during snowfall.