Practice question
Which condition is MOST likely to cause unexpected, sudden pile movement during driving?
- Driving on perfectly uniform, dense soil
- Encountering a void, soft layer, or obstruction that causes the pile to suddenly run, deflect, or refuse
- Using the operator's manual
- Keeping the leads plumb
Answer: B — Encountering a void, soft layer, or obstruction that causes the pile to suddenly run, deflect, or refuse
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