AASHTO R47-23 Reducing Samples of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to Testing Size Exempt if qualified in Asphalt Module, taken within one year (doesn't apply for written exam) AASHTO T310-22 In-Place Density ...

While "hot, black and sticky" were used to define quality bituminous concrete of the past, "Superpave, smoothness, polymer additives, restricted zones, fine aggregates, angularity, pay factors ...