A field technician performing a hand-held retroreflectometer test on pavement markings obtains a reading of 80 mcd/m²/lux. Most state DOTs require a minimum of 150 mcd/m²/lux for new markings. This result means:
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A
The markings pass since they are within 50% of the threshold
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B
The markings fail and should be reported for reapplication
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C
Retroreflectivity is only measured at night so the result is invalid
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D
The reading should be averaged with three additional tests first