California Ambulance DMV Test
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 - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSA. 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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSB. 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If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSD. 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 - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
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 - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSA. 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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSD. 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 - ANSWERSC. 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 - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
