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If it’s coated with oil, why isn’t asphalt pavement slick to drive on?

April 26, 2017Asphalt Coated drive isn’t Oil pavement Slick

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If it’s coated with oil, why isn’t asphalt pavement slick to drive on?

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Petroleum is the bonding agent that holds asphalt together, but this is only one of several components that make up the pavement. The top layer, or “chip coat” of the pavement consists of rock chips that protect the asphalt cement and provides grip for your tires.