Practice question

A surface depression filled with standing water is observed in the planned travel path of the rig. What is the BEST course of action?

Drive through it quickly to avoid getting stuck
Treat it as a potential below-grade void or soft spot, investigate, and reroute or stabilize before traveling over it
Ignore it because tracked machines float on water
Lower the leads fully and increase travel speed

Answer: B — Treat it as a potential below-grade void or soft spot, investigate, and reroute or stabilize before traveling over it

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