California Ambulance DMV Test __ Questions

California Ambulance DMV Test __ Questions With Complete Solutions 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Ans - 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 Correct Ans - 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If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may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 Ans - B. One year

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

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• Fatigue or illness
• A temporary disability
• A permanent disability
• Any of the above Correct Ans - 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 Ans - C. Prior to operation

Smoking in the ambulance is:

• Not mentioned in the regulations
• Permitted by regulations
• Prohibited only in the patient compartment
• Permitted only as specified by regulation Correct Ans - A. Not mentioned in the

regulations While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:

• The ambulance makes a full stop first
• The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
• The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
• There is no cross traffic observed Correct Ans - B. The ambulance speed is

slowed to 15 MPH Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last year,

you may not respond to an emergency call:

• If your drivers license has been suspended
• If your required EMT has expired
• If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
• If any of the above circumstances exist Correct Ans - D. If any of the above

circumstances exist Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed patient transportation is

preferable include:

• Spinal Injuries
• Serious Fractures
• Heart Attacks
• All of the above Correct Ans - D. All of the above
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