Yes — you can drive on crushed stone the same day it's spread; just go easy for the first couple of weeks while it seats. Fresh angular stone shifts under tires at first, then knits together as traffic works the pieces tight. Spinning tires and hard cornering are what dig holes in a brand-new surface. Angular crushed stone locks up faster than rounded gravel, which never fully stops rolling under tires.
Breaking in new stone
- Creep in and out — slow, straight lines the first week
- Rake out early wheel lines while the stone is still loose
- A compacted base under the top layer is what prevents real ruts
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