{"product_id":"new-mexico-streets-roads-and-highways-contractor-ga-1-highlighted-tabbed-book-package","title":"New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 Highlighted \u0026 Tabbed Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eNew Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package is designed for candidates preparing for the GA-1 contractor exam with organized, exam-focused references for roadway construction, asphalt paving, concrete, excavation, traffic control, stormwater management, OSHA safety, New Mexico highway specifications, and utility notification requirements. This package brings together the provided GA-1 references in a study-ready format to help candidates build confidence with open-book exam preparation and reference navigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis package includes \u003cstrong\u003eCode of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Control of Concrete Mixtures, 17th Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\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\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eStorm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e. The package also includes \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoadway and highway construction exams can cover a wide range of practical and code-based subjects. Candidates may need to understand OSHA construction safety requirements, earthwork, trenching, excavation, pipe installation, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, traffic control, concrete materials, highway specifications, stormwater control, erosion control, and utility excavation responsibilities. Because the GA-1 exam is open book, candidates should prepare by learning how to locate information quickly and accurately across several different references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted and tabbed format helps support exam preparation by making many of 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. The \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e is included as a reference but is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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 Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam is intended for candidates preparing to demonstrate knowledge of roadway and highway construction, construction safety, excavation, pipe work, asphalt paving, concrete materials, traffic control, stormwater management, New Mexico highway specifications, and related field practices. 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, excavation safety, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, asphalt paving, hot mix asphalt, pavement maintenance, concrete materials, aggregate, cement, admixtures, curing, highway and bridge specifications, stormwater pollution prevention, erosion control, sediment control, temporary traffic control, utility notification, New Mexico One Call practices, 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. GA-1 candidates should be comfortable navigating safety-related material connected to excavation, personal protective equipment, hazard recognition, scaffolds when applicable, ladders, fall protection where applicable, equipment, signs, signals, barricades, and general construction safety provisions.\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, mixture design concepts, cement, aggregates, water-cement ratio, admixtures, curing, strength, placement, and quality considerations that may connect to roadway, bridge, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and concrete infrastructure work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e supports excavation, trenching, pipe laying, backfill, compaction, drainage, utility installation, safety awareness, and practical field operations. This reference is especially useful for candidates who need to connect earthwork and underground construction topics to roadway and highway contracting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e support asphalt preparation. Candidates should study paving operations, asphalt materials, placement, compaction, pavement maintenance, repair methods, surface conditions, and quality control concepts.\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 signs, signals, markings, work zones, temporary traffic control concepts, channelizing devices, and safe traffic movement through construction areas.\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 requirements. Candidates should review the organization of this reference and practice locating specification material connected to roadway construction, materials, 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 Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 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.\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 standard drawings. They also understand which reference is most likely to contain the answer to a roadway, excavation, asphalt, concrete, stormwater, safety, or traffic control 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. The \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e is included but is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e, so candidates should spend extra time learning how that material is organized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates preparing for the New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam should begin by confirming that the GA-1 classification matches their licensing goal. Streets, roads, and highways contracting can involve roadway construction, grading, excavation, pipe installation, pavement construction, traffic control, stormwater controls, concrete work, 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-1 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 roadway 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, using tables, reviewing diagrams, locating traffic control provisions, reviewing stormwater requirements, and practicing how to answer field-based questions directly from the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGA-1 questions often contain details that affect the correct answer, such as work type, material type, trench condition, asphalt repair method, traffic control setup, stormwater condition, utility location requirement, concrete placement condition, highway specification section, or safety hazard. 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-1 preparation requires study of both general construction references and New Mexico-specific roadway materials. The listed references include OSHA construction safety, concrete mixture design, pipe and excavation contracting, asphalt paving, traffic control, New Mexico highway and bridge specifications, stormwater management, pavement maintenance, New Mexico One Call information, urban stormwater system design, and NMDOT standard drawings.\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-1 preparation. Candidates should review the organization of the specifications and practice locating material connected to roadway construction, bridge-related work where applicable, materials, construction methods, measurement, quality, and project requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e supports preparation for excavation and utility notification responsibilities. Streets, roads, and highways work often involves excavation near existing utilities, so candidates should understand the importance of notification, safe digging practices, utility awareness, and excavation coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e is included in this package but is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should use this material to support preparation for standard roadway details and NMDOT drawing organization. Since it is not highlighted and tabbed, candidates should review its structure carefully during study.\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-1 classification. This product supports preparation through the listed 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 excavation safety, hazard awareness, protective equipment, equipment safety, signs, signals, barricades, and construction jobsite safety provisions.\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\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of trenching, excavation, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, drainage work, utility installation, field practices, and excavation-related construction operations.\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 asphalt paving operations, hot mix asphalt materials, placement, compaction, paving equipment, surface preparation, quality control, and roadway paving practices.\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 traffic movement through construction areas.\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, project requirements, roadway work, quality requirements, and specification navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of stormwater pollution prevention, construction site runoff, erosion control, sediment control, best management practices, and construction activity stormwater planning.\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, repair methods, pavement distress, patching, surface treatments, preventive maintenance, and asphalt repair practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of utility notification, excavation responsibilities, safe digging practices, utility location awareness, and New Mexico excavation coordination.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference supports study of urban stormwater management systems, drainage design concepts, runoff control, stormwater infrastructure, construction considerations, and water management practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis reference is included but is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e. It supports study of NMDOT standard drawing organization, roadway details, construction details, and standard drawing navigation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 Highlighted \u0026amp; Tabbed Book Package is built for candidates who want to study directly from the listed references. GA-1 preparation should focus on roadway construction, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, concrete materials, excavation, pipe installation, stormwater management, traffic control, OSHA safety, New Mexico highway specifications, utility notification, and standard drawing 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, excavation safety, protective systems, hazard recognition, equipment safety, signs, signals, barricades, personal protective equipment, ladders, fall protection where applicable, and general construction safety responsibilities. Safety questions often rely on exact regulatory language, so candidates should practice finding the correct section.\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. Roadway and highway work may involve concrete pavement, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage structures, and related concrete construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcavation and pipe preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003ePipe and Excavation Contracting\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should study trenching, excavation, backfill, compaction, pipe installation, safe digging practices, utility notification, underground utility awareness, and excavation coordination. Roadway work often involves utility conflicts and underground construction conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAsphalt preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eHot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eAsphalt in Pavement Maintenance (MS-16), 3rd edition\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review hot mix asphalt materials, paving operations, compaction, surface preparation, pavement maintenance, repair methods, pavement distress, patching, and quality control concepts.\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 work zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStormwater preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eStorm Water Management for Construction Activities, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDesign and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should review runoff control, erosion control, sediment control, best management practices, stormwater system design concepts, drainage, construction site pollution prevention, and stormwater infrastructure topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eState-specific preparation should include \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Candidates should practice locating specifications, understanding the structure of the New Mexico highway reference, and reviewing standard drawing material. The NMDOT standard drawing material is included but is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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\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 Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 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 roadway construction 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, excavation, pipe installation, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, concrete materials, traffic control, stormwater management, New Mexico highway specifications, utility notification, NMDOT standard drawings, 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-1 candidates have roadway, excavation, asphalt, concrete, traffic control, stormwater, utility, grading, paving, or heavy construction 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 OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Pipe and Excavation Contracting, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Handbook, MUTCD 2003, New Mexico Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction 2019, Storm Water Management for Construction Activities, Asphalt in Pavement Maintenance, New Mexico One Call Excavator Handbook, Design and Construction of Urban Stormwater Management Systems, and New Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eAre all references highlighted and tabbed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed book package is prepared as a highlighted and tabbed package, but the \u003cstrong\u003eNew Mexico Department of Transportation Active Standard Drawing Master List and Standard Drawings\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003enot highlighted and tabbed\u003c\/strong\u003e.\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-1 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This package is designed for candidates preparing for the New Mexico Streets, Roads and Highways Contractor GA-1 exam using the listed roadway, asphalt, concrete, excavation, traffic control, stormwater, OSHA, and New Mexico highway references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the New Mexico GA-1 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 roadway 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-1 exam?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCandidates should study OSHA safety, excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfill, compaction, asphalt paving, pavement maintenance, concrete materials, traffic control, stormwater management, erosion control, sediment control, New Mexico highway specifications, utility notification, and standard drawing 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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