DMV Ambulance Driver Test

DMV Ambulance Driver Test In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physicalexaminatio

n:A. Every

yea r

• Every two

yearsC. When renewing the EMT-1(Ambulance) certificateD. When renewing the ambulance driver certificate Correct answers B.Every 2 years The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be

displayed:A. When responding to an

emergency callB. When an extreme hazard existsC. When speed in transporting the patient is essentialD. Under any of the above circumstances Correct answers D. Under any of the abovecircumstances (responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, whenspeed is essential) Responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarilywith

the:A. Service

ownerB. Ambulance attendantC. Service mechanicD. Ambulance driver Correct answers D. Ambulance Driver Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests

with the:A. Service

ownerB. Ambulance attendantC. Service mechanicD. Ambulance driver Correct answers A. Service owner Ensuring that there are no unlawful drugs or equipment on the ambulance is theresponsibility of

the:A. Service

ownerB. Ambulance attendantC. Service mechanicD. Ambulance driver Correct answers A. Service owner Who has the responsibility for integrating all emergency medical services systems in CAincluding training, certification, and scope of practice standards for EMT's? Correctanswers The EMS Authority 1 / 2

T/F: CHP may give exemptions on training and education standards

established by theEMS Authority. Correct answers False A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in anytwo adjacent grooves is less

than:A. 1/32 of an

inchB. 3/32 of an inchC. 1/16 of an inchD. None of the above Correct answers A. 1/32 of an inch Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1(ambulance)

certificate:A. Within one year of

employmentB. After two years of employmentC. Within 6 months of employmen t

• Prior to employment Correct answers A. Within one year of

employment Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries isvested in

the:A. Public safety agency having investigative

authorityB.ParamedicC. Ambulance attendantD. Most medically qualified health care professional Correct answers A.Public safetyagency having investigative authority

Temporary Certificate becomes void after: Correct answers

180 days Regular certificate lasts Correct answers no longer than 5 years, and expires the sameday as your drivers license In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding atmph with the radioplaying may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as away. Correct answers 55 mph , 33 feet In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detectthe siren more than feet away Correct answers 123 feet What are the five elements of defensive driving? Correct answers 1.

Knowledge: rulesof the road and vehicle

limitations2. Alertness: driver's powers of observation to be fully aware of

the situation3. Vision* Driver should aim high by raising his filed of vision to at least 1/4 of a mileahead to observe potential hazards.4.

Judgment5. Skill: result of proper training and

practice

55 mph passing distance is: Correct answers

807 feet

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