{"product_id":"new-mexico-maintenance-and-repair-contractor-ga-2-highlighted-tabbed-book-package-copy","title":"New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNew Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the GA-2 contractor exam with organized, exam-focused references for roadway maintenance, pavement repair, asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, OSHA construction safety, and New Mexico highway specifications. This package brings together the provided GA-2 references in a highlighted and tabbed format to help candidates study more efficiently, locate important material faster, and build stronger open-book exam preparation habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes \u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e. These references support study of construction safety, pavement maintenance, asphalt materials, hot mix asphalt placement, repair methods, concrete materials, temporary traffic control, work zone safety, New Mexico roadway specifications, and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaintenance and repair contractor exam preparation requires more than general field experience. Candidates need to understand how to work through several references, identify which book applies to a question, and confirm answers using exact material from the reference. GA-2 candidates may need to study pavement distress, asphalt maintenance, patching, hot mix asphalt placement, concrete mixture concepts, construction safety requirements, work zone traffic control, and New Mexico highway specification material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed format helps support open-book preparation by making the listed references easier to use during study. Highlighting and tabs can help candidates return to important areas, organize major topics, and practice the kind of reference movement required during an open-book test. Candidates should still study consistently, read the references carefully, and practice locating information under time-conscious conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 exam is intended for candidates preparing to demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and repair work related to roads, pavements, asphalt, concrete, traffic control, safety, and New Mexico roadway specifications. This highlighted and tabbed book package supports preparation using the provided references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImportant study areas include OSHA construction safety, hazard recognition, jobsite safety procedures, asphalt pavement maintenance, pavement distress, crack repair, patching, surface treatments, hot mix asphalt paving, compaction, asphalt materials, concrete materials, cement, aggregates, water-cement ratio, curing, work zone traffic control, signs, signals, markings, channelizing devices, New Mexico highway specifications, and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e supports study of construction safety requirements. Candidates should become familiar with safety-related material connected to personal protective equipment, jobsite hazards, equipment operation awareness, excavation-related hazards where applicable, signs, signals, barricades, hazard communication, and general construction safety provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e supports pavement maintenance preparation. Candidates should study asphalt pavement distress, maintenance methods, repair approaches, patching, preventive maintenance, surface treatments, and practical asphalt repair concepts. This reference is especially important for candidates preparing for maintenance and repair topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e supports asphalt paving preparation. Candidates should review hot mix asphalt materials, paving equipment, placement, compaction, mat quality, temperature awareness, surface preparation, paving operations, and quality control concepts that may apply to roadway maintenance and repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e supports traffic control preparation. Candidates should study work zone traffic control, temporary traffic control devices, signs, signals, pavement markings, channelizing devices, flagging awareness, and roadway user safety during maintenance and repair operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e supports concrete materials preparation. Candidates should review concrete components, cement, aggregates, water-cement ratio, admixtures, strength, curing, placement considerations, and mixture design concepts that may connect to concrete maintenance and repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e supports state-specific highway and bridge construction specification study. Candidates should become familiar with the structure of this reference and practice locating information related to roadway maintenance, materials, construction methods, quality, measurement, and project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 examination is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book test\u003c\/strong\u003e using approved references. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own approved reference materials to the examination center when required by testing instructions. This package includes the listed references for study and exam preparation: \u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book testing does not mean candidates can rely on searching the references for the first time during the exam. The most prepared candidates know how their books are organized before test day. They understand how to use tables of contents, indexes, chapter headings, sections, tables, definitions, diagrams, specifications, safety rules, and traffic control layouts. They also understand which reference is most likely to contain the answer to a safety, asphalt, pavement maintenance, concrete, traffic control, or New Mexico specification question.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference materials must be bound and may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination session. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Reference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination, and candidates are not permitted to write in the references during the testing session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is built to support open-book exam preparation by helping candidates study from the required references and practice locating information. Candidates should use the highlighted and tabbed references during study sessions so they become familiar with the layout of each book and can move more confidently through the material on exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates preparing for the New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 exam should begin by confirming that the GA-2 classification matches their licensing goal. Maintenance and repair contracting can involve pavement maintenance, asphalt repair, concrete repair, roadway work, traffic control, construction safety, and New Mexico highway specification requirements. Candidates should make sure they are preparing for the correct classification before purchasing materials, studying, or scheduling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA practical preparation path includes reviewing the GA-2 classification, gathering required information, completing the proper application or approval process when required, scheduling the exam, studying the listed references, practicing open-book navigation, preparing for any additional required exam, and arriving at the test center with proper identification and approved materials. Candidates should also review all testing instructions before exam day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause maintenance and repair contractor exams are reference-heavy, candidates should build a study routine around the actual books. Reading summaries alone is not enough. Candidates should spend time inside the references, moving from topic to topic, finding safety rules, reading specifications, reviewing pavement maintenance methods, locating asphalt repair guidance, using concrete material references, and reviewing traffic control provisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGA-2 questions often contain details that affect the correct answer, such as repair method, pavement condition, asphalt material, traffic control setup, concrete placement condition, safety hazard, specification section, work zone condition, or maintenance procedure. Candidates should practice identifying the key topic before opening the book. This helps them choose the correct reference and avoid searching in the wrong place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNew Mexico GA-2 preparation requires study of both general construction references and New Mexico-specific roadway materials. The listed references include OSHA construction safety, asphalt pavement maintenance, hot mix asphalt paving, temporary traffic control, concrete mixture design, and New Mexico highway and bridge specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e is an important state-specific reference for GA-2 preparation. Candidates should review the organization of the specifications and practice locating material connected to roadway work, materials, construction methods, measurement, quality, repair work, maintenance-related topics, and project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe asphalt references support practical maintenance and repair preparation. \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e helps candidates review pavement distress and repair methods, while \u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e supports hot mix asphalt placement, compaction, and paving operation topics. Candidates should understand how these references connect to maintenance and repair work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e supports traffic control preparation for work zones. Maintenance and repair work often occurs near active traffic, so candidates should understand signs, markings, devices, channelization, and temporary traffic control concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should also understand that exam preparation is only one part of the overall process. They may need to complete application steps, meet eligibility requirements, submit documentation, follow testing instructions, and comply with state or program requirements connected to the GA-2 classification. This product supports preparation through the listed highlighted and tabbed references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of OSHA construction safety requirements, including jobsite safety, hazard awareness, protective equipment, equipment safety, signs, signals, barricades, and construction safety provisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of asphalt pavement maintenance, pavement distress, patching, preventive maintenance, surface treatments, repair methods, asphalt preservation, and practical pavement maintenance procedures.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of hot mix asphalt materials, paving operations, surface preparation, placement, compaction, paving equipment, temperature awareness, mat quality, and asphalt quality control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of traffic signs, signals, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, work zone setup, channelizing devices, and safe traffic movement through construction and maintenance areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of concrete materials, cement, aggregates, water-cement ratio, admixtures, curing, strength, mixture design concepts, placement considerations, and concrete quality control.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of New Mexico highway and bridge construction specifications, materials, construction methods, repair-related requirements, roadway work, quality requirements, and specification navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese references are provided in a highlighted and tabbed format to support exam-focused study. Candidates should still spend time learning the organization of each book. Tabs and highlighting are most useful when paired with repeated practice, careful reading, and an understanding of how each reference is structured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package is built for candidates who want to study directly from the listed references. GA-2 preparation should focus on roadway maintenance, asphalt pavement repair, hot mix asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, OSHA safety, New Mexico highway specifications, and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOSHA preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review construction safety requirements, hazard recognition, equipment safety, personal protective equipment, signs, signals, barricades, jobsite awareness, and safety responsibilities. Safety questions often rely on exact regulatory language, so candidates should practice finding the correct section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsphalt maintenance preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review pavement distress, crack repair, patching, preventive maintenance, surface treatments, maintenance planning, repair methods, and pavement preservation concepts. Since GA-2 focuses on maintenance and repair, pavement maintenance topics should receive steady review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHot mix asphalt preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review asphalt materials, paving equipment, surface preparation, placement, compaction, temperature awareness, rolling patterns, mat quality, and quality control. These topics help candidates understand the construction and repair side of asphalt pavement work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraffic control preparation should include the \u003cstrong\u003eManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review work zone traffic control, signs, signals, markings, channelizing devices, temporary traffic control layouts, and roadway user safety. Traffic control questions often require candidates to recognize the purpose of devices and the correct application in a maintenance or construction area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConcrete preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review concrete materials, mixture design concepts, cement, aggregates, admixtures, strength, curing, temperature considerations, placement, and quality control. Maintenance and repair work may involve concrete pavements, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, and related repair tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState-specific preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should practice locating specifications, understanding the structure of the New Mexico highway reference, and reviewing material related to roadway work, repair requirements, quality, measurement, and construction methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReference navigation should be practiced throughout study. Candidates should learn how to move from the table of contents to the correct chapter, use indexes effectively, identify definitions, read tables carefully, follow specifications, review diagrams, and confirm exact language before choosing an answer. Highlighted and tabbed references can make this process smoother by helping candidates return to important areas during repeated review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA helpful study routine is to organize topics by reference and trade area. Candidates can study OSHA safety in one session, asphalt pavement maintenance in another, hot mix asphalt paving in another, concrete materials separately, traffic control in another session, and New Mexico specifications in another. After each topic review, candidates should practice locating the applicable reference section quickly and accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep helps candidates prepare with organized, trade-focused support designed around the way open-book contractor exams are actually taken. For the New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 exam, preparation is not only about having the listed references. It is about learning how to use those references, recognize key terms, locate sections quickly, and apply maintenance and repair knowledge with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis highlighted and tabbed book package supports candidates by organizing the required study references in a way that is easier to use during preparation. Students can focus their review on OSHA safety, asphalt pavement maintenance, hot mix asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, New Mexico highway specifications, repair methods, work zone safety, pavement distress, and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep’s approach is practical and exam-oriented. The goal is to help candidates reduce confusion, organize their study routine, and build confidence through repeated reference navigation and trade-focused review. Candidates still need to study consistently and understand the material, but the correct references prepared in an organized format can make the preparation process more manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMany GA-2 candidates have roadway maintenance, asphalt repair, concrete repair, traffic control, paving, construction, equipment operation, or field experience but are less familiar with moving through several references under exam pressure. 1 Exam Prep helps support that transition by providing organized study materials that encourage reference familiarity, practice-oriented preparation, and a clearer plan for exam-day book navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat is included in this highlighted and tabbed book package?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 2003, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition, and New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019 in a highlighted and tabbed format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow long should I allow for this order?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease allow up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs this package for the New Mexico GA-2 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Maintenance and Repair Contractor GA-2 exam using the listed OSHA, asphalt, concrete, traffic control, and New Mexico highway specification references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the New Mexico GA-2 exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The exam is an open-book test using approved references. Candidates should bring only approved materials and follow all testing center rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are highlighted and tabbed books helpful?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighted and tabbed books help candidates study more efficiently by making important areas easier to find during review. They also support reference navigation practice, which is important for open-book maintenance and repair contractor exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eCan I write notes in the books for the exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReference materials containing writing are not allowed into the examination, and candidates are not permitted to write in the references during the testing session. Highlighting, underlining, indexing, and permanent tabs are allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre temporary tabs allowed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Temporary tabs, including Post-it notes, are not allowed and must be removed before the exam begins. Permanent tabs are allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat topics should I study for the GA-2 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should study OSHA safety, asphalt pavement maintenance, pavement distress, patching, preventive maintenance, hot mix asphalt paving, compaction, concrete materials, traffic control, work zone safety, New Mexico highway specifications, and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package include an online course?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a highlighted and tabbed book package. It is focused on the listed reference books prepared for organized study and open-book exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eDoes this package guarantee a passing score?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo product can guarantee an exam result. 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