With the arrival of the winter season, sunrise and sunset times are getting earlier. The current sunset time in Istanbul is 18:03. By December 21, this time will recede to 17:39. In the eastern region of the country, specifically in Ardahan, the sunset time will retreat as early as 16:40.
Also known among the public as "Black Ice," this phenomenon is a very thin, transparent, and slippery layer of ice coating the road surface.
In our country, the regulation regarding winter tires was published in 2017 under the "COMMUNIQUÉ ON PROCEDURES AND PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE OBLIGATION TO USE WINTER TIRES." This regulation covers vehicles registered by the General Directorate of Security (EGM) that operate on highways for the purpose of transporting goods and passengers.
Exhaust gas residues, oil leaks, tire debris, and dust accumulate on asphalt surfaces during long dry spells. With the first drops of rain, this layer turns into a slippery sludge, increasing braking distance and compromising steering control.
