Arkansas Commercial Driver License (CDL) Practice Test

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What road condition might be indicated by "bleeding tar"?

  1. Dry and cracked roads

  2. Potholes

  3. Slippery roads

  4. Gravel roads

The correct answer is: Slippery roads

Bleeding tar is a condition that occurs when the asphalt binder used in roads gets too hot and begins to turn to a liquid state. This can happen on hot summer days when the temperature is high. As a result, the road becomes slippery and can be dangerous for driving. Therefore, option C (slippery roads) is the correct answer. The other options, such as dry and cracked roads (A), potholes (B), and gravel roads (D), do not accurately describe the condition of "bleeding tar". Dry and cracked roads are indicative of a lack of moisture, potholes are a result of wear and tear, and gravel roads are generally unpaved.