AMBULANCE DRIVER CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE REVIEW
(Latest 2026/2027 Update)
●● "Ambulance" refers to only those ambulances used to respond to
emergency calls.
Answer: However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a
"rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or equipped
with the intent to transport injured patients.
●● "Code 3" is used to describe the use of RED warning lamps and siren
if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call.
Answer: Emergency service, although related to apparent sudden need,
does not always require "Code 3" operation.
●● Code 3 is justified only when initially responding to emergency call
or when speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to:
Answer: 1) Save a life
2) Prevent undue suffering
3) Reduce or prevent disability
●● Code 3 transportation of a stabilized patient is seldom necessary and
often undesirable.
Answer:
●● Those convictions that are specified in the regulations as affecting
employment or certification remain convictions regardless of subsequent
action by court to dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict as permitted by
Penal Code Sections etc.
Answer:
, ●● All ambulances operated under a single license must display the
same name.
Answer: Service name or the name under which the licensee is doing
business shall be displayed on BOTH sides and the REAR of each
vehicle. These requirements also apply to ambulances temporarily
acquired by loan or lease.
●● Ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more
licenses, are required to provide 24-hour service under each license.
Answer: The 24 hour rule doesn't apply to an ambulance that provides
service to special events or industrial employees and doesn't respond to
calls from public agencies.
●● Emergency ambulances are required to be equipped with warning
lamps and sirens that comply with standards established by the CHP.
Answer:
●● Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced
Answer: yearly or immediately after use, whichever occurs first.
●● Licensee's vehicles are all required to be inspected initially and
annually thereafter by CHP personnel.
Answer: Random inspections will also be made to verify that the
vehicles are maintained in compliance with applicable requirements.
●● "Good Samaritan" laws provide limited protection from civl liability
under specified circumstances when rendering emergency medical
services in good faith.
Answer: Ambulance services and personnel may be civilly liable for acts
or omissions performed in a grossly negligent manner or not performed
in good faith.
Negligence and lack of good faith is determined by judge or jury.
●● CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory requirements or
regulations of other agencies.
Answer:
EVALUATION TESTED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS COMPLETE REVIEW
(Latest 2026/2027 Update)
●● "Ambulance" refers to only those ambulances used to respond to
emergency calls.
Answer: However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a
"rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or equipped
with the intent to transport injured patients.
●● "Code 3" is used to describe the use of RED warning lamps and siren
if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call.
Answer: Emergency service, although related to apparent sudden need,
does not always require "Code 3" operation.
●● Code 3 is justified only when initially responding to emergency call
or when speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to:
Answer: 1) Save a life
2) Prevent undue suffering
3) Reduce or prevent disability
●● Code 3 transportation of a stabilized patient is seldom necessary and
often undesirable.
Answer:
●● Those convictions that are specified in the regulations as affecting
employment or certification remain convictions regardless of subsequent
action by court to dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict as permitted by
Penal Code Sections etc.
Answer:
, ●● All ambulances operated under a single license must display the
same name.
Answer: Service name or the name under which the licensee is doing
business shall be displayed on BOTH sides and the REAR of each
vehicle. These requirements also apply to ambulances temporarily
acquired by loan or lease.
●● Ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more
licenses, are required to provide 24-hour service under each license.
Answer: The 24 hour rule doesn't apply to an ambulance that provides
service to special events or industrial employees and doesn't respond to
calls from public agencies.
●● Emergency ambulances are required to be equipped with warning
lamps and sirens that comply with standards established by the CHP.
Answer:
●● Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced
Answer: yearly or immediately after use, whichever occurs first.
●● Licensee's vehicles are all required to be inspected initially and
annually thereafter by CHP personnel.
Answer: Random inspections will also be made to verify that the
vehicles are maintained in compliance with applicable requirements.
●● "Good Samaritan" laws provide limited protection from civl liability
under specified circumstances when rendering emergency medical
services in good faith.
Answer: Ambulance services and personnel may be civilly liable for acts
or omissions performed in a grossly negligent manner or not performed
in good faith.
Negligence and lack of good faith is determined by judge or jury.
●● CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory requirements or
regulations of other agencies.
Answer:
