Which item is a pavement distress solution?

• A. Weathering of the entire surface.
• B. Insufficient compaction.
• C. Low voids, excess sand, excess asphalt.
• D. Route and seal, surface treatments, patch, thin overlay, remove and replace.

Answer: (D)

When we talk about pavement distress solutions, we’re focusing on actions used to repair or rehabilitate a worn pavement. Weathering of the entire surface is the natural wear process that creates distress, not a repair. Insufficient compaction is a construction defect that leads to early problems, not a remedy. Likewise, low voids with excess sand or excess asphalt describe material conditions that can cause issues rather than methods to fix them. The best choice lists actual repair and rehabilitation methods used to restore performance: route and seal to treat cracks, surface treatments to refresh the pavement surface, patching to fix potholes or deteriorated spots, a thin overlay to restore surface integrity, and remove-and-replace when structural failure is too severe. These are the actions applied to address distress and extend pavement life.