Practice question

What is the purpose of proof-rolling a prepared subgrade before placing base or pavement?

  1. To apply the tack coat with a loaded dump truck
  2. To use a heavy rubber-tired vehicle to reveal soft, pumping, or unstable areas that density tests may miss
  3. To replace all laboratory Proctor testing on the project
  4. To cut the finished pavement crown with the truck tires

Answer: B — To use a heavy rubber-tired vehicle to reveal soft, pumping, or unstable areas that density tests may miss

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