CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE DMV TEST

CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE DMV TEST

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 - correct answer C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage

The ambulance drivers primary responsibility is:

• Safe Patient Transportation
• Speedy transportation to the closest facility
• Fuel conservation
• The quality of medical care provided to the patient - correct answer A. Safe Patient

Transportation

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 - correct 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 1 / 2

• Do all of the above - correct answer B. 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If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may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:

• Six months
• One year
• Two years
• Three years - correct answer B. One year

You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is

affected by:

• Fatigue or illness
• A temporary disability
• A permanent disability
• Any of the above - correct answer D. Any of the above

The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:

• Once a week
• Daily
• Prior to operation
• After each trip - correct answer C. Prior to operation

Smoking in the ambulance is:

• Not mentioned in the regulations
• Permitted by regulations
• Prohibited only in the patient compartment
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