CA DMV AMBULANCE
DRIVER EXAM
• High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that probably require "Code 3" transport include • Serious Fractures • Spinal Injuries • Uncontrolled Hemorrhage • Heart Attacks ANSWER C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage • The ambulance drivers primary responsibility is • Safe Patient Transportation 1 / 2
• Speedy transportation to the closest facility • Fuel conservation • The quality of medical care provided to the patient ANSWER
- Safe Patient Transportation
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• You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to • The Department of Motor Vehicles • Your Employer • The California Highway Patrol • All the above ANSWER B. Your Employer • When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should • Display a flashing red warning lamp • Avoid passing vehicles on their right • Sound the siren continuously • Do all of the above ANSWER B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right