Ambulance Drivers Test Study Guide

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Ambulance Drivers Test Study Guide Solutions Updated

You may display the ambulances amber warning lamps only: -

ANSWER✔✔-when an unusual traffic hazard exists Unless granted an exemption by DMV, a new ambulance driver must

obtain a valid EMT 1 certificate: - ANSWER✔✔-within one year of initial

employment

When driving an ambulance (code 3), you must still obey: - ANSWER✔✔-a

uniformed traffic officer directions

While operating code 3, you: - ANSWER✔✔-must drive with due regard

for the safety of others The decision to use high speed patient transport requires sound judgement

because such operations can: - ANSWER✔✔-all of the above

The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance: -

ANSWER✔✔-prior to operation 1 / 2

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Responsibility to determining the ambulances mechanical safety rests

primarily with the: - ANSWER✔✔-ambulance driver

A privately owned an operated ambulance cannot be operated in

emergency service unless it carries: - ANSWER✔✔-a valid CHP ambulance

identification card or temporary operating authority When applying for an original or renewal driver ambulance certificate, a conviction which has been set aside, dismissed, or expunged by the court

as permitted by penal code $$1204.4 or 1203.4(A): - ANSWER✔✔-must be

reported as a conviction regardless of the dismissal When a qualified attendant is not readily available, the ambulance driver

dispatch for the emergency service shall: - ANSWER✔✔-notify the

dispatchers of his or hers disability to respond.High speed patient transportation is usually necessary. However, the 5-7%

that probably requires (code 3) transport includes: - ANSWER✔✔-

uncontrolled hemorrhage.

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