CEVO 5: AMBULANCE – CS QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
At ALL times, you MUST drive your ambulance with ________ ________ for the safety
of others. - Answer -due regard
Each state has its own motor vehicle laws, many with laws specific to the operation of
emergency vehicles.
a. True
b. False - Answer -True
MATCHING - There are federal, state, and local laws that: - Answer -apply to
emergency vehicle operation
MATCHING - Organization SOPs should help clarify all laws and regulations and should
NOT: - Answer -contradict any applicable laws
MATCHING - Most state laws grant certain traffic regulation exceptions to ambulance
operators when: - Answer -operating with lights and sirens - know your state's laws
MATCHING - At ALL times, you MUST operate your ambulance: - Answer -with due
regard for the safety of others
MATCHING - Follow ALL organizational policies: - Answer -for driver training and
testing
MATCHING - To avoid missing important items, conduct your: - Answer -ambulance
inspection the same way each time
MATCHING - Review the previous checklist: - Answer -before starting a new inspection
MATCHING - Understand your organization's procedure for how to: - Answer -report
any defects found during an inspection
MATCHING - Do NOT operate the ambulance until: - Answer -prior defects have been
addressed
MATCHING - Follow ALL organization policies and maintain accurate records
regarding: - Answer -inspections and maintenance
Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your ambulance.
a. True
b. False - Answer -False
, MATCHING - Because of its size and weight, ambulances: - Answer -handle much
differently than most personal vehicles
MATCHING - Get training and practice driving: - Answer -ALL the ambulances used in
your organization
MATCHING - Slow down around corners; accelerate and stop: - Answer -gradually and
smoothly
MATCHING - Crash data shows that most ambulance occupants: - Answer -are NOT
waring seat belts during crashes
MATCHING - Speak up, and make sure everyone inside the ambulance: - Answer -is
buckled up and properly restrained
MATCHING - Everyone's safety - yours, your crews' and your patients' - depends: -
Answer -on your state of physical and mental fitness
How far ahead should you scan in city-like environments? - Answer -At least to the next
intersection
How far ahead should you scan on highways? - Answer -12-15 seconds or quarter of a
mile
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling at 40
mph or slower? - Answer -4 seconds
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling over 40
mph? - Answer -5 seconds
What are the components of your total stopping distance? - Answer -Perception
distance + reaction distance + brake lag distance + braking distance
MATCHING - Scan 12-15 seconds down the road so: - Answer -you're NOT surprised
by changing traffic patterns or hazards
MATCHING - Check your mirrors: - Answer -every 5-8 seconds
MATCHING - Over 40 mph, a: - Answer -5 seconds following distance is recommended
MATCHING - Increase your following distance in: - Answer -adverse weather, poor
road conditions, congested traffic, or when being tailgated
MATCHING - Maintain an adequate following distance so you have: - Answer -time and
space to react and avoid a collision or near miss
At ALL times, you MUST drive your ambulance with ________ ________ for the safety
of others. - Answer -due regard
Each state has its own motor vehicle laws, many with laws specific to the operation of
emergency vehicles.
a. True
b. False - Answer -True
MATCHING - There are federal, state, and local laws that: - Answer -apply to
emergency vehicle operation
MATCHING - Organization SOPs should help clarify all laws and regulations and should
NOT: - Answer -contradict any applicable laws
MATCHING - Most state laws grant certain traffic regulation exceptions to ambulance
operators when: - Answer -operating with lights and sirens - know your state's laws
MATCHING - At ALL times, you MUST operate your ambulance: - Answer -with due
regard for the safety of others
MATCHING - Follow ALL organizational policies: - Answer -for driver training and
testing
MATCHING - To avoid missing important items, conduct your: - Answer -ambulance
inspection the same way each time
MATCHING - Review the previous checklist: - Answer -before starting a new inspection
MATCHING - Understand your organization's procedure for how to: - Answer -report
any defects found during an inspection
MATCHING - Do NOT operate the ambulance until: - Answer -prior defects have been
addressed
MATCHING - Follow ALL organization policies and maintain accurate records
regarding: - Answer -inspections and maintenance
Properly adjusted mirrors will eliminate ALL blind spots around your ambulance.
a. True
b. False - Answer -False
, MATCHING - Because of its size and weight, ambulances: - Answer -handle much
differently than most personal vehicles
MATCHING - Get training and practice driving: - Answer -ALL the ambulances used in
your organization
MATCHING - Slow down around corners; accelerate and stop: - Answer -gradually and
smoothly
MATCHING - Crash data shows that most ambulance occupants: - Answer -are NOT
waring seat belts during crashes
MATCHING - Speak up, and make sure everyone inside the ambulance: - Answer -is
buckled up and properly restrained
MATCHING - Everyone's safety - yours, your crews' and your patients' - depends: -
Answer -on your state of physical and mental fitness
How far ahead should you scan in city-like environments? - Answer -At least to the next
intersection
How far ahead should you scan on highways? - Answer -12-15 seconds or quarter of a
mile
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling at 40
mph or slower? - Answer -4 seconds
What is the recommended following distance in ideal conditions when traveling over 40
mph? - Answer -5 seconds
What are the components of your total stopping distance? - Answer -Perception
distance + reaction distance + brake lag distance + braking distance
MATCHING - Scan 12-15 seconds down the road so: - Answer -you're NOT surprised
by changing traffic patterns or hazards
MATCHING - Check your mirrors: - Answer -every 5-8 seconds
MATCHING - Over 40 mph, a: - Answer -5 seconds following distance is recommended
MATCHING - Increase your following distance in: - Answer -adverse weather, poor
road conditions, congested traffic, or when being tailgated
MATCHING - Maintain an adequate following distance so you have: - Answer -time and
space to react and avoid a collision or near miss
