FDOT ASPHALT PAVING LEVEL 2
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Using the manual straight edge you find what kind of spot to place
the rolling straightedge.
Answer: Locate a flat area with the manual straightedge and place
the rolling straightedge next to the manual straightedge and the
gauge should read 0
◉ The 3/16 and the 3/8 shims go under which wheels during
calibration.
Answer: The outside wheels to measure the low and the center to
measure the high. Gauge should read 3/16 on the 3/16 shim and
vice versa for the 3/8 shims. Make sure the center wheel moves up
and down freely.
◉ Calibration materials for Straightedge.
Answer: Rolling Straightedge
Manual Straightedge
Manual Measurement (ruler)
x4 3/16 shims 5mm thick
x4 3/8 shims 10mm thick
, ◉ When to perform final straightedge.
Answer: After an entire lane has been paved
◉ When to perform final straightedge.
Answer: Pavement should be an ambient temperature
◉ You cannot use the straightedge until it has been properly.
Answer: calibrated
◉ When performing the straightedge procedure.
Answer: Maintain proper traffic management and safety
◉ Cross slopes can be either done.
Answer: Manually or with a smart level
◉ When using a manual cross slope you first.
Answer: Place a simple level on pavement
◉ After placing the simple level on the pavement then you.
Answer: Raise the down end of the level until it is level (bubble
center)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION TEST 2026
SOLVED QUESTIONS ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Using the manual straight edge you find what kind of spot to place
the rolling straightedge.
Answer: Locate a flat area with the manual straightedge and place
the rolling straightedge next to the manual straightedge and the
gauge should read 0
◉ The 3/16 and the 3/8 shims go under which wheels during
calibration.
Answer: The outside wheels to measure the low and the center to
measure the high. Gauge should read 3/16 on the 3/16 shim and
vice versa for the 3/8 shims. Make sure the center wheel moves up
and down freely.
◉ Calibration materials for Straightedge.
Answer: Rolling Straightedge
Manual Straightedge
Manual Measurement (ruler)
x4 3/16 shims 5mm thick
x4 3/8 shims 10mm thick
, ◉ When to perform final straightedge.
Answer: After an entire lane has been paved
◉ When to perform final straightedge.
Answer: Pavement should be an ambient temperature
◉ You cannot use the straightedge until it has been properly.
Answer: calibrated
◉ When performing the straightedge procedure.
Answer: Maintain proper traffic management and safety
◉ Cross slopes can be either done.
Answer: Manually or with a smart level
◉ When using a manual cross slope you first.
Answer: Place a simple level on pavement
◉ After placing the simple level on the pavement then you.
Answer: Raise the down end of the level until it is level (bubble
center)
