Practice question

On a hot summer day with fresh asphalt, what additional precaution should an operator take when stabilizing?

  1. Skip ground pads to avoid burning
  2. Use larger ground pads to distribute load and reduce pavement deformation
  3. Use no jacks because asphalt heals
  4. Lower tire pressure

Answer: B — Use larger ground pads to distribute load and reduce pavement deformation

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