NEWEST AMBULANCE DRIVER TEST CA
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Hearing committee is composed of Correct Answer 3 members
representing the DMV, CHP, and EMS Authority.
An ambulance driver’s primary responsibility is Correct Answer
Safe transport of the patient
Safe means Correct Answer 1. not risking an accident
2. smooth driving
a) that does not stress or traumatize the patient
b) that permits attendant to give medical care
Negative affects of Code 3 transport include Correct Answer 1.
frightening patient
2. putting a stable patient into shock
3. Disrupting ongoing medical treatment
Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of
trips Correct Answer 5-7
Medical conditions that require Code 3 transport include Correct
Answer 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
,a) internal chest or abdomen bleeding
2. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment
a) congestive heart failure
b) wounds to the heart
c) progressive pulmonary edema
3. Complicated or impending childbirth
a) a case that requires operative intervention
Any doubt as to the seriousness of the emergency when
considering use of Code 3, must be decided in favor of Correct
Answer the patient
Driving in a way that risks loss of control of the vehicle or relies on
drivers or pedestrians to react ideally is justified in what
circumstances Correct Answer Never
Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws in what
conditions Correct Answer 1. Responding to an Emergency call
2. Displaying a steady burn red warning lamp with 1000 feet of
visibility in front of the vehicle
3. Reckless driving and driving under the influence are never
justified
If a driver is involved in an accident, but was exempt from certain
traffic laws can he still be criminally and civilly liable? Correct
, Answer Yes, if he was not acting with due regard for the safety of
others.
Determining if a driver exercised due regard toward the safety of
others is based on what criteria: Correct Answer 1. Sufficient
notice of the ambulances approach was given.
2. signalling equipment
a) whether it was necessary to use it
b) whether it was used
c) whether it was audible and/or visible
3. speed of the vehicle should never prevent the driver from
maintaining complete control of it.
4. If the driver decelerated before impact with a driver who did not
yield
A rural driver at 55mph may not hear the wail of the siren if his
windows are closed and the radio is playing until the ambulance is
___ away Correct Answer 33 feet
A city driver with his windows down may hear the siren when it is
___ away Correct Answer 123
Hazards when driving with Code 3 include Correct Answer 1. blind
intersections
2. driveways
3. motorists with impaired hearing
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS RATED A+
Hearing committee is composed of Correct Answer 3 members
representing the DMV, CHP, and EMS Authority.
An ambulance driver’s primary responsibility is Correct Answer
Safe transport of the patient
Safe means Correct Answer 1. not risking an accident
2. smooth driving
a) that does not stress or traumatize the patient
b) that permits attendant to give medical care
Negative affects of Code 3 transport include Correct Answer 1.
frightening patient
2. putting a stable patient into shock
3. Disrupting ongoing medical treatment
Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of
trips Correct Answer 5-7
Medical conditions that require Code 3 transport include Correct
Answer 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
,a) internal chest or abdomen bleeding
2. Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment
a) congestive heart failure
b) wounds to the heart
c) progressive pulmonary edema
3. Complicated or impending childbirth
a) a case that requires operative intervention
Any doubt as to the seriousness of the emergency when
considering use of Code 3, must be decided in favor of Correct
Answer the patient
Driving in a way that risks loss of control of the vehicle or relies on
drivers or pedestrians to react ideally is justified in what
circumstances Correct Answer Never
Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws in what
conditions Correct Answer 1. Responding to an Emergency call
2. Displaying a steady burn red warning lamp with 1000 feet of
visibility in front of the vehicle
3. Reckless driving and driving under the influence are never
justified
If a driver is involved in an accident, but was exempt from certain
traffic laws can he still be criminally and civilly liable? Correct
, Answer Yes, if he was not acting with due regard for the safety of
others.
Determining if a driver exercised due regard toward the safety of
others is based on what criteria: Correct Answer 1. Sufficient
notice of the ambulances approach was given.
2. signalling equipment
a) whether it was necessary to use it
b) whether it was used
c) whether it was audible and/or visible
3. speed of the vehicle should never prevent the driver from
maintaining complete control of it.
4. If the driver decelerated before impact with a driver who did not
yield
A rural driver at 55mph may not hear the wail of the siren if his
windows are closed and the radio is playing until the ambulance is
___ away Correct Answer 33 feet
A city driver with his windows down may hear the siren when it is
___ away Correct Answer 123
Hazards when driving with Code 3 include Correct Answer 1. blind
intersections
2. driveways
3. motorists with impaired hearing
