California Ambulance DMV Exam Flashcards

California Ambulance DMV Exam Flashcards When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance may respond to a motor vehicle accident Only upon instruction from law enforcement or public agency dispatcher A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation, as permitted by Penal Code Section 1203.4 Is still considered a conviction regardless of the dismissal All emergency ambulances must be made available for inspection by a representative of the CHP Upon notice by the CHP representative You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to Your employer Both left and right turn signals flashing at the same time on a moving passenger vehicle most likely means There is a hazard or an accident up ahead A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in any two adjacent grooves is less than 1/32nd of an inch The minimum supply of oxygen required prior to responding to an emergency call is A 20 minute supply at 10 lpm in a portable cylinder You may not legally operate an unsafe ambulance At ANY time A safe following distance between vehicles can usually be obtained by Keeping a three second time interval behind the vehicle ahead A trainee may be substituted for the qualified ambulance attending in

NONE OF THESE SITUATIONS: No qualified attendant is

available, if the trainee has completed an advanced first aid course, if the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT 1A course An exemption from a requirement of Title 13 may be granted for not longer than Two Years Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act committed must be Reported to the DMV You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is adversely affected by Fatigue, illness, a temporary disability, or a permanent disability In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate, you must pass a physical examination every Two years High speed patient transport is usually unnecessary, but the five to ten percent that probably require "Code 3" transport include Uncontrolled hemorrhage When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver shouldAvoid passing vehicles on their right side The decision to use a high speed patient transportation requires sound judgement because such an operation can Frighten the patient, put a stabilized patient into shock, and/or disrupt medical treatment If an ambulance must be back, the driver should Station an observer outside and to the left rear of the vehicle and check mirrors constantly while backing A new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1 (ambulance) certificate Within one year of initial employment

While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if the ambulance speed is slower to 15 MPH When transporting a stabilized patient the driver should notExceed the speed limit The driver of an ambulance being operated "Code 3" is not exempt from Reckless driving statues Required emergency care equipment may be legally removed from the ambulance while Using the ambulance for infant transportation Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do not give sufficient warnings to Drivers of vehicles approaching on a cross street "Code 3" operation is prohibited by regulation whenTraffic is so congested that ambulance movement would not be expedited The amber warning lamps may be displayed only whenAn unusual traffic hazard exists Utility floodlights on the ambulance may be displayedWhile loading or unloading patients, or at the scene of an emergency Use of headlamps during daylight hours is effective in reducing accident frequency by Making the ambulance more visible to other drivers The exemptions granted by vehicle code section 21055Do not relieve you of the duty to drive safely The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulancePrior to the operation Although you posses an ambulance certificate renewed with 4 1/2 years You may not respond to an emergency call in all of the

above circumstances: If your drivers license has been

suspended, if the required EMT certification has expired, and/or if your medical certification was not issued within the past two years The ambulance driver's primary responsibility is Safe patient transport An ambulance driver is not required to use The defribrillator The rules governing the operating of an ambulance used for emergency services are contained in Title 13 California Code of Regulations Every emergency ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment and to assistant the attendant in care of the injured before responding to any emergency call Medical conditions wherein especially smooth low speed patient transportation is preferable include Spinal injuries, serious fractures, and heart failure Although driving an ambulance "Code 3" you must still obey A uniformed traffic officer's directions When a qualified attendant is not readily available, the driver of an ambulance dispatched for emergency service shall Notify the dispatcher of the inability to respond The driver of an ambulance being operated "Code 3" must sound a siren Only as reasonably necessary Your ambulance driver certificate may be revoked for conviction of Possession of stolen property, possession of marijuana, or indecent exposure The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed When responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, or when speed in transporting the patient is essential

Responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily with the Ambulance driver Authority for the management of the scene of an emergency is vested in the Public safety agency having investigative authority If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for a failure to disclose material fact on your application You may reapply after a period of not less than one year An ambulance driver should transport an emergency patient to The most accessible emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care appropriate to the needs of the patient