CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION (2025/2026) OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION ASSESSMENT FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION AND PRE HOSPITAL TRANSPORT SAFETY ALIGNED WITH CALIFORNIA DMV REGULATIONS & EMS SAFETY STANDARDS

CALIFORNIA DMV AMBULANCE DRIVER
CERTIFICATION TEST EXAMINATION 2026
OFFICIAL KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT FOR SAFE AND
LEGAL OPERATION OF AMBULANCES IN
EMERGENCY AND NON-EMERGENCY SETTINGS

CALIFORNIA DMV STANDARDS & EMS COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS

SPRING SEMESTER EXAM (2025/2026)




High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that
probably require "Code 3" transport include



A. Serious Fractures

B. Spinal Injuries

C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage

D. Heart Attacks

C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
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The ambulance drivers primary responsibility is:

, A. Safe Patient Transportation

B. Speedy transportation to the closest facility

C. Fuel conservation

D. The quality of medical care provided to the patient

A. Safe Patient Transportation




You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to:



A. The Department of Motor Vehicles

B. Your Employer

C. The California Highway Patrol

D. All the above

B. Your Employer




When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:



A. Display a flashing red warning lamp

B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right

C. Sound the siren continuously

D. Do all of the above

B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
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