Practice question

A chip seal (bituminous surface treatment) consists of which combination?

A thin HMA overlay compacted with a vibratory breakdown roller
An application of asphalt binder followed by a cover of one-sized aggregate that is rolled to seat the chips
A slurry of emulsified asphalt, fine aggregate, and water placed with a spreader box
A light fog of diluted emulsion with no aggregate

Answer: B — An application of asphalt binder followed by a cover of one-sized aggregate that is rolled to seat the chips

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