California Ambulance DMV Test Flashcards

California Ambulance DMV Test Flashcards 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:A. 1/32 of an inchB. 3/32 of an inchC. 1/16 of an

inchD. None of the above

• 1/32 of an inch

In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detect the siren more than _____ feet away 123 A trainee may be substituted for the qualified ambulance

attendant:A. If no qualified attendant is availableB. If the

trainee has completed an advanced first-aid courseC. If the trainee is enrolled in an approved EMT-1A courseD. In none of the above instances

• In none of the above instances

The ambulance driver is required to inspect the

ambulance:A. Once a weekB. DailyC. Prior to operationD.

After each trip

• Prior to operation

High speed Driving primary rules:1. Don't try to negotiate curve or turn faster than you know you can and allow for conditions2. Avoid brake fade3.When speed is doubled, braking distance 4x In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you

must pass a physical examination:A. Every yearB. Every

two yearsC. When renewing the EMT-1(Ambulance) certificateD. When renewing the ambulance driver certificate

• Every two years

The decision to use high speed patient transportation

requires sound judgement, because such operation can:A.

Frighten the patientB. Put a stabilized patient into shockC.Disrupt ongoing medical treatmentD. Do all of the above

• Do all of the above

There are certain medical conditions that probably require "Code 3" operation but these transports constitute 5-7 % of

total trips:

• Uncontrolled hemorrhage2. Uncontrolled cardiovascular

or respiratory impairment3. Complicated impending childbirth,(e.g. requiring operative intervention) Your ambulance drivers certificate may be denied or

revoked for conviction of:A. Possession of stolen

propertyB. Possession of marijuanaC. Indecent exposureD.Any of the above

• Any of the above

When transporting a stabilized patient, the driver should:A.

Always drive "Code 3"B. Use only the flashing red lights but not the sirenC. Not exceed the posted speed limitD. Have no need to be concerned about smooth driving

• Not exceed the posted speed limit

What are the five elements of defensive driving? 1. Knowledge2. Alertness3. Vision* Driver should aim high by raising his filed of vision to at least 1/4 of a mile ahead to observe potential hazards.4. Judgment5. Skill

Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do

not give sufficiant warnings to:A. PedestriansB. Drivers of

vehicles directly aheadC. Drivers of vehicles approaching on a cross streetD. Drivers of vehicles moving slowly in dense traffic

• Drivers of vehicles approaching on a cross street

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

• Under any of the above circumstances

Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last year, you may not respond

to an emergency call:A. If your drivers license has been

suspendedB. If your required EMT has expiredC. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two yearsD. If any of the above circumstances exist

• If any of the above circumstances exist

Medical conditions wherein especially smooth, low speed

patient transportation is preferable include:A. Spinal

InjuriesB. Serious FracturesC. Heart AttacksD. All of the above

• All of the above

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. Only if needed to work as an attendantD.Only to renew an ambulance driver certificate

• Within one year of employment

The ambulance drivers primary responsibility is:A. Safe

Patient TransportationB. Speedy transportation to the closest facilityC. Fuel conservationD. The quality of medical care provided to the patient

• Safe Patient Transportation

When a qualified attendant is not readily available, the driver of an ambulance dispatched for emergency service

shall:A. respond promptly without the attendantB. Wait for

the attendantC. Notify the dispatcher of the inability to respondD. Substitute a trainee for the attendant

• Notify the dispatcher of the inability to respond

High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that probably require "Code 3" transport includeA. Serious FracturesB. Spinal InjuriesC.Uncontrolled HemorrhageD. Heart Attacks

• Uncontrolled Hemorrhage

Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by: Low sun or glareConfusion with traffic signals or neon lightsTheir position on the ambulance (if too high or low..might be out of driver's range of vision) The amber warning lamps on the ambulance may be

displayed only:A. During "Code 3" operationB. At the scene

of an emergencyC. When an unusual traffic hazard existsD. When loading or unloading a patient

• When an unusual traffic hazard exists

Responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the

ambulance rests primarily with the:A. Service ownerB.

Ambulance attendantC. Service mechanicD. Ambulance driver

• Ambulance driver

You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an

ambulance to:A. The Department of Motor VehiclesB. Your

EmployerC. The California Highway PatrolD. All the above

• Your Employer

In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____mph with the radio playing may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as ____ away.55 mph , 33 feet A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following

probation as permitted by Penal Code Section 1203.4:A. Is

considered a conviction regardless of the dismissalB. Will have no effect on the applicationC. Need not be reported on the applicationD. May not be used to used to disqualify an applicant

• Is considered a conviction regardless of the dismissal

If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less

than:A. Six monthsB. One yearC. Two yearsD. Three years

• One year

Temporary Certificate becomes void after: 180 days

You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to

operate the vehicle safely is affected by:A. Fatigue or

illnessB. A temporary disabilityC. A permanent disabilityD.Any of the above

• Any of the above

Regular Certificate is issued not to exceed _____ years and will expire as the applicant's driver license.Five When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance company may respond to a

motor vehicle accident:A. Only upon instruction from a

law-enforcement or public agency dispatcherB. Promptly after receiving a call from a private personC. Immediately after receiving the call via CB radioD. Whenever your ambulance is closer to the scene than your competitor's

• Only upon instruction from a law-enforcement or public

agency dispatcher

Smoking in the ambulance is:A. Not mentioned in the

regulationsB. Permitted by regulationsC. Prohibited only in the patient compartmentD. Permitted only as specified by regulation

• Not mentioned in the regulations

55 mph passing distance is:807 ft

While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey

a red stop signal only if:A. The ambulance makes a full

stop firstB. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPHC.The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPHD. There is no cross traffic observed

• The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH

Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic

accident involving injuries is vested in the:A. Public safety

agency having investigative authorityB. ParamedicC.Ambulance attendantD. Most medically qualified health care professional

• Public safety agency having investigative authority

Following distances should be used as a general rule:1. Increased 50% if the ambulance is large or heavy2. 2x if road is slippery/loose, vision is obscured or driver not alert3. 3x if road surface packed with snow/ice Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment and to assist the attendant

in care of the injured:A. Before responding to an

emergency callB. Within the first 90 days of employmentC.Within the first 6 months of employmentD. Within the first year of employment

• Before responding to an emergency call

Minimum requirements for beginner driver?Within a year with initial issuance of ambulance driver certificate must have?

• Advance first Aid certificate and valid certificate in

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.2. EMT-1 certificate Particular hazards that should be anticipated during Code

3:

blind intersectionsdrivewaysmotorist with impaired hearinginattentive drivers

When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:A.

Display a flashing red warning lampB. Avoid passing vehicles on their rightC. Sound the siren continuouslyD. Do all of the above

• Avoid passing vehicles on their right