California Ambulance DMV Test 2023 Graded A+
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
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
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you
may reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years
B. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely
is affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above
, D. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip
C. Prior to operation
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only
if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of
last year, you may not respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist
D. If any of the above circumstances exist
Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed patient transportation
is preferable include:
A. Spinal Injuries
B. Serious Fractures
C. Heart Attacks
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A trainee may be substituted for the qualified ambulance attendant:
A. If no qualified attendant is available
B. If the trainee has completed an advanced first-aid course
C. If the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A course
D. In none of the above instances
D. In none of the above instances
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
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
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you
may reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years
B. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely
is affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above
, D. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip
C. Prior to operation
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only
if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of
last year, you may not respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist
D. If any of the above circumstances exist
Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed patient transportation
is preferable include:
A. Spinal Injuries
B. Serious Fractures
C. Heart Attacks
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A trainee may be substituted for the qualified ambulance attendant:
A. If no qualified attendant is available
B. If the trainee has completed an advanced first-aid course
C. If the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A course
D. In none of the above instances
D. In none of the above instances
