CA Ambulance Driver test (all solutions provided)

To whom do the CHP regulations NOT apply to? correct answers Ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls or ones that are federally owned. Can private ambulances operate as emergency vehicles? correct answers Only if licensed by the CHP Do public ambulances need to be licensed by the CHP? correct answers No What section of the CA. Code of Regulations defines ambulances? correct answers Title 13 Section 1100.2 What is an ambulance? correct answers Any vehicle modified with the intent to transport injured persons. What section of the CA. Vehicle Code (CVC) permits the use of red lights and sirens for Code 3? correct answers Section 20155 Where must an ambulance display its service name? correct answers On both sides and the rear of the vehicle. How many hours a day must ambulance services be available? correct answers 24 hours a day When must a fire extinguisher be inspected? correct answers Yearly or immediately after use? When must ambulances be inspected by CHP? correct answers Initially and annually Can random inspections of ambulances occur? correct answers Yes Can publicly owned ambulances be inspected randomly? correct answers Yes What must every ambulance driver posses? correct answers A valid ambulance drivers license What is the purpose of the ambulance drivers certificate? correct answers A screening function to ensure that a person has limited knowledge of ambulance operations Who does NOT need a drivers certificate? correct answers A salaried, full time: Police officer Fire department member An ambulance driver from another state How long is temp. certificate good for? correct answers 180 days How long is regular certificate good for? correct answers 5 years