FDOT Asphalt Paving Level 2 Exam Preparation
Newest 2026-2027 With Complete Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New Version
What is the application rate for ARMI layers? - ANSWER-0.6 - 0.8 gal/syd
Use the AC(ARB) temperature correction factor
What is the spread rate for the chip spreader? - ANSWER-0.26 to 0.33
ft/syd
with the actual spread rate determined by the engingeer
What is the minimum thickness for asphalt being placed over an ARMI
layer? - ANSWER-1 1/2 inches unless plans call for a thicker mat
Where should you stick a thermometer in a truck? - ANSWER-The hole
should be 1/4 of an inch
In the middle third of the length of the body
and 6 to 10 inches above the bottom of the bed
How much asphalt should be in front of the screed being mixed by the
augers? - ANSWER-The proper head of material is at the center of the
auger shaft
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, While the paver is moving the augers should be moving - ANSWER-80 -
90 % of the time
Screed heaters can not be used to do what - ANSWER-raise the heat of
the mix
When matching paved joints you must have a - ANSWER-Joint matcher (
sonic or shoe paddles)
The ski pole for the join matcher has to be how long - ANSWER-25ft
Longitudinal (horizontal when facing down the road) joint should always
be staggered how far apart - ANSWER-6 to 12 inches
While paving an unsupported edge the edge can no deviate more than
how far from the string line? - ANSWER-+/- 1.5"
Tapers are required on joints when the adjacent travel lanes has a
difference in elevation - ANSWER-greater than 1 1/2
For the rolling straight edge the deficiencies must be fixed when -
ANSWER-greater than 3/16'
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Newest 2026-2027 With Complete Questions And
Correct Detailed Answers| Brand New Version
What is the application rate for ARMI layers? - ANSWER-0.6 - 0.8 gal/syd
Use the AC(ARB) temperature correction factor
What is the spread rate for the chip spreader? - ANSWER-0.26 to 0.33
ft/syd
with the actual spread rate determined by the engingeer
What is the minimum thickness for asphalt being placed over an ARMI
layer? - ANSWER-1 1/2 inches unless plans call for a thicker mat
Where should you stick a thermometer in a truck? - ANSWER-The hole
should be 1/4 of an inch
In the middle third of the length of the body
and 6 to 10 inches above the bottom of the bed
How much asphalt should be in front of the screed being mixed by the
augers? - ANSWER-The proper head of material is at the center of the
auger shaft
1|Page
, While the paver is moving the augers should be moving - ANSWER-80 -
90 % of the time
Screed heaters can not be used to do what - ANSWER-raise the heat of
the mix
When matching paved joints you must have a - ANSWER-Joint matcher (
sonic or shoe paddles)
The ski pole for the join matcher has to be how long - ANSWER-25ft
Longitudinal (horizontal when facing down the road) joint should always
be staggered how far apart - ANSWER-6 to 12 inches
While paving an unsupported edge the edge can no deviate more than
how far from the string line? - ANSWER-+/- 1.5"
Tapers are required on joints when the adjacent travel lanes has a
difference in elevation - ANSWER-greater than 1 1/2
For the rolling straight edge the deficiencies must be fixed when -
ANSWER-greater than 3/16'
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