CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE DMV EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary, but the 5-7% that probably
require "Code 3" transport include - ANSWER: Uncontrolled hemorrhage,
uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, complicated impending
childbirth
You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to - ANSWER:
Your employer
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should - ANSWER: Avoid passing
vehicles on their right
If your ambulance driver certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may
reapply after a period of not less than - ANSWER: One year
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance - ANSWER: Prior to
operation
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if -
ANSWER: The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Even if you possess an ambulance driver certificate, you may not respond to an
emergency call - ANSWER: If your drivers license has been suspended, if your EMT
certificate has expired, or if your medical certificate was not issued within the last
two years
When must a trainee not be substituted for a qualified ambulance attendant? -
ANSWER: If no qualified attendant is available, if the trainee has completed an
advanced first-aid course, and if the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A
course
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance
equipment and to assist the attendant in care of the injured - ANSWER: Before
responding to an emergency call
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical
examination - ANSWER: Every two years
The amber warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed only - ANSWER:
When an unusual traffic hazard exists
, The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed - ANSWER: When
responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, and when speed in
transporting the patient is essential
A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in
any two adjacent grooves is less than - ANSWER: 1/32 of an inch
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1
(ambulance) certificate - ANSWER: Within one year of employment
A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation as permitted
by Penal Code Section 1203.4 - ANSWER: Is considered a conviction regardless of the
dismissal
Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries is
vested in the - ANSWER: Public safety agency having investigative authority
Temporary Certificate becomes void after - ANSWER: 180 days
Regular Certificate is issued not to exceed ___ years and will expire as the applicant's
driver's license expires - ANSWER: Five
In a rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____ MPH with the
radio playing may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as
_____ away - ANSWER: 55 MPH, 33 ft
In city traffic, a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not
detect a siren more than ____ feet away - ANSWER: 123
What are the five elements of defensive driving? - ANSWER: Knowledge, alertness,
vision, judgement, skill
Following distances should be used as a general rule - ANSWER: 1. Increased 50% if
the ambulance is large or heavy
2. 2X if the road is slippery or if vision is obscured
3. 3X if the road is packed with snow or ice
55 MPH passing distance is - ANSWER: 807 ft.
Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and
operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless - ANSWER:
The operating service has been licensed to do so by the CA Highway Patrol
The term ambulance refers to - ANSWER: Ambulances used to respond to emergency
calls. However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when
it has been specially modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured
persons
120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary, but the 5-7% that probably
require "Code 3" transport include - ANSWER: Uncontrolled hemorrhage,
uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, complicated impending
childbirth
You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to - ANSWER:
Your employer
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should - ANSWER: Avoid passing
vehicles on their right
If your ambulance driver certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may
reapply after a period of not less than - ANSWER: One year
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance - ANSWER: Prior to
operation
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if -
ANSWER: The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Even if you possess an ambulance driver certificate, you may not respond to an
emergency call - ANSWER: If your drivers license has been suspended, if your EMT
certificate has expired, or if your medical certificate was not issued within the last
two years
When must a trainee not be substituted for a qualified ambulance attendant? -
ANSWER: If no qualified attendant is available, if the trainee has completed an
advanced first-aid course, and if the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A
course
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance
equipment and to assist the attendant in care of the injured - ANSWER: Before
responding to an emergency call
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical
examination - ANSWER: Every two years
The amber warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed only - ANSWER:
When an unusual traffic hazard exists
, The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed - ANSWER: When
responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, and when speed in
transporting the patient is essential
A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in
any two adjacent grooves is less than - ANSWER: 1/32 of an inch
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1
(ambulance) certificate - ANSWER: Within one year of employment
A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation as permitted
by Penal Code Section 1203.4 - ANSWER: Is considered a conviction regardless of the
dismissal
Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries is
vested in the - ANSWER: Public safety agency having investigative authority
Temporary Certificate becomes void after - ANSWER: 180 days
Regular Certificate is issued not to exceed ___ years and will expire as the applicant's
driver's license expires - ANSWER: Five
In a rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____ MPH with the
radio playing may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as
_____ away - ANSWER: 55 MPH, 33 ft
In city traffic, a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not
detect a siren more than ____ feet away - ANSWER: 123
What are the five elements of defensive driving? - ANSWER: Knowledge, alertness,
vision, judgement, skill
Following distances should be used as a general rule - ANSWER: 1. Increased 50% if
the ambulance is large or heavy
2. 2X if the road is slippery or if vision is obscured
3. 3X if the road is packed with snow or ice
55 MPH passing distance is - ANSWER: 807 ft.
Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and
operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless - ANSWER:
The operating service has been licensed to do so by the CA Highway Patrol
The term ambulance refers to - ANSWER: Ambulances used to respond to emergency
calls. However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when
it has been specially modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured
persons
