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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 - ✔✔C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage*
2) The ambulance driver's primary responsibility is:
- Safe Patient Transportation
- Speedy transportation to the closest facility
- Fuel conservation
- The quality of medical care provided to the patient - ✔✔A. Safe Patient Transportation*
3) 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 - ✔✔B. Your Employer*
4) When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
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- Display a flashing red warning lamp
- Avoid passing vehicles on their right
- Sound the siren continuously
- Do all of the above - ✔✔B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right*
5) If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a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 - ✔✔B. One year*
6) 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 - ✔✔D. Any of the above *
7) The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
- Once a week
- Daily
- Prior to operation
- After each trip - ✔✔C. Prior to operation*
8) Smoking in the ambulance is:
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