California DMV Ambulance Test

California DMV Ambulance Test High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percentthat probably require "Code 3" transport

include:Serious

FracturesSpinal InjuriesUncontrolled HemorrhageHeart Attacks Correct answers Uncontrolled Hemorrhage The ambulance driver's primary

responsibility is:Safe Patient

TransportationSpeedy transportation to the closest facilityFuel conservationThe quality of medical care provided to the patient Correct answers Safe PatientTransportatio n You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an

ambulance to:The Department of Motor

VehiclesYour EmployerThe California Highway PatrolAll the above Correct answers Your Employer When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver

should:Display a flashing red warning

lampAvoid passing vehicles on their rightSound the siren continuouslyDo all of the above Correct answers Avoid passing vehicles on their right If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you mayreapply after a period of not less

than:Six

monthsOne yearTwo yearsThree years Correct answers One year You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely isaffected

by:Fatigue or

illnessA temporary disabilityA permanent disabilityAny of the above Correct answers Any of the above The ambulance driver is required to inspect the

ambulance: 1 / 2

Once a weekDail yPrior to operationAfter each trip Correct answers Prior to operation Smoking in the

ambulance is:Not mentioned in the

regulationsPermitted by regulationsProhibited only in the patient compartmentPermitted only as specified by regulation Correct answers Not mentioned in theregulatio ns While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop

signal only if:The ambulance makes a full stop

firstThe ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPHThe ambulance does not exceed 25 MPHThere is no cross traffic observed Correct answers The ambulance speed is slowed to15 MPH Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of lastyear, you may not respond to an

emergency call:If your drivers license has been

suspendedIf your required EMT has expiredIf your medical certificate was not issued within the last two yearsIf any of the above circumstances exist Correct answers If any of the abovecircumstances exist Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed patient transportation ispreferable

include:Spinal

InjuriesSerious FracturesHeart AttacksAll of the above Correct answers All of the above A trainee may be substituted for the qualified ambulance

attendant:If no qualified attendant is

availableIf the trainee has completed an advanced first-aid courseIf the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A courseIn none of the above instances Correct answers In none of the above instances Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipmentand to assist the attendant in care of the

injured:Before responding to an

emergency callWithin the first 90 days of employmentWithin the first 6 months of employment

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