California Ambulance DMV Exam 2026–2027 – Complete
Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Preparation
Required emergency care equipment may be legally removed from the ambulance while - correct
answers -Using the ambulance for infant transportation
Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act committed must be - correct answers -Reported to the
DMV
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 - correct answers -1/32nd of an inch
An ambulance driver is not required to use - correct answers -The defribrillator
Both left and right turn signals flashing at the same time on a moving passenger vehicle most likely
means - correct answers -There is a hazard or an accident up ahead
The decision to use a high speed patient transportation requires sound judgement because such an
operation can - correct answers -Frighten the patient, put a stabilized patient into shock, and/or disrupt
medical treatment
A new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1 (ambulance) certificate - correct answers -Within
one year of initial employment
Authority for the management of the scene of an emergency is vested in the - correct answers -Public
safety agency having investigative authority
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, Your ambulance driver certificate may be revoked for conviction of - correct answers -Possession of
stolen property, possession of marijuana, or indecent exposure
The exemptions granted by vehicle code section 21055 - correct answers -Do not relieve you of the duty
to drive safely
The driver of an ambulance being operated "Code 3" must sound a siren - correct answers -Only as
reasonably necessary
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is adversely affected by
- correct answers -Fatigue, illness, a temporary disability, or a permanent disability
A safe following distance between vehicles can usually be obtained by - correct answers -Keeping a
three second time interval behind the vehicle ahead
A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation, as permitted by Penal Code
Section 1203.4 - correct answers -Is still considered a conviction regardless of the dismissal
An ambulance driver should transport an emergency patient to - correct answers -The most accessible
emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care appropriate to the needs
of the patient
You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to - correct answers -Your employer
If an ambulance must be back, the driver should - correct answers -Station an observer outside and to
the left rear of the vehicle and check mirrors constantly while backing
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Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam Preparation
Required emergency care equipment may be legally removed from the ambulance while - correct
answers -Using the ambulance for infant transportation
Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act committed must be - correct answers -Reported to the
DMV
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 - correct answers -1/32nd of an inch
An ambulance driver is not required to use - correct answers -The defribrillator
Both left and right turn signals flashing at the same time on a moving passenger vehicle most likely
means - correct answers -There is a hazard or an accident up ahead
The decision to use a high speed patient transportation requires sound judgement because such an
operation can - correct answers -Frighten the patient, put a stabilized patient into shock, and/or disrupt
medical treatment
A new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1 (ambulance) certificate - correct answers -Within
one year of initial employment
Authority for the management of the scene of an emergency is vested in the - correct answers -Public
safety agency having investigative authority
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, Your ambulance driver certificate may be revoked for conviction of - correct answers -Possession of
stolen property, possession of marijuana, or indecent exposure
The exemptions granted by vehicle code section 21055 - correct answers -Do not relieve you of the duty
to drive safely
The driver of an ambulance being operated "Code 3" must sound a siren - correct answers -Only as
reasonably necessary
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is adversely affected by
- correct answers -Fatigue, illness, a temporary disability, or a permanent disability
A safe following distance between vehicles can usually be obtained by - correct answers -Keeping a
three second time interval behind the vehicle ahead
A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation, as permitted by Penal Code
Section 1203.4 - correct answers -Is still considered a conviction regardless of the dismissal
An ambulance driver should transport an emergency patient to - correct answers -The most accessible
emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care appropriate to the needs
of the patient
You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to - correct answers -Your employer
If an ambulance must be back, the driver should - correct answers -Station an observer outside and to
the left rear of the vehicle and check mirrors constantly while backing
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