CA DMV AMBULANCE TEST EXAM PREP 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
FULL REVISION NOTES
◉ When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above.
Answer: B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
◉ If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for
reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years.
Answer: B. One year
,◉ You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the
vehicle safely is affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above.
Answer: D. Any of the above
◉ The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip.
Answer: C. Prior to operation
◉ Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
, D. Permitted only as specified by regulation.
Answer: A. Not mentioned in the regulations
◉ While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red
stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed.
Answer: B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
◉ 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 suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist.
Answer: D. If any of the above circumstances exist
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS AND
FULL REVISION NOTES
◉ When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above.
Answer: B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
◉ If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for
reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years.
Answer: B. One year
,◉ You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the
vehicle safely is affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above.
Answer: D. Any of the above
◉ The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip.
Answer: C. Prior to operation
◉ Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
, D. Permitted only as specified by regulation.
Answer: A. Not mentioned in the regulations
◉ While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red
stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed.
Answer: B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
◉ 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 suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist.
Answer: D. If any of the above circumstances exist
