California Ambulance Driver Certificate
Exam Questions and Answers 2024
Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if - ANSWERS-CHP has
authorized them to
Definition of Ambulance - ANSWERS-Rescue vehicle
Vehicle modified to transport injured people
Code 3 Operation describes - ANSWERS-use of lights and sirens
Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons - ANSWERS-1 to save a life
2 prevent undue suffering
3 prevent disability
Do guilty vertics that have dismissed by courts still count as convictions? - ANSWERS-Yes
Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name? -
ANSWERS-Yes
How many hours of service must be provided under each license? - ANSWERS-24, unless
the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies.
Fire extinguishers - ANSWERS-must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately
after use
Ambulances will be inspected by CHP - ANSWERS-initially
, yearly
and randonmly
Destination restrictions prevent - ANSWERS-ambulances from taking unnecessarily long
routes.
Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving
as patient escorts does not exclude - ANSWERS-Family,
other persons concerned with the patients well being
minors should be allowed to come whenever possible
Good Samaritan Laws do not protect EMT's when - ANSWERS-acts or omissions are
performed in a grossly negligent manner or not in good faith.
Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements? - ANSWERS-No
Purpose of DMV ambulance driver test is - ANSWERS-not to prove driving competence,
but to screen those with criminal backgrounds, physical disabilities, or poor driving
habits.
You do not need an ambulance driving license if - ANSWERS-are a police officer
firefighter
or if you are licensed in an a different state and driving in an emergency into CA.
Prerequisites to getting an Ambulance license - ANSWERS-- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a license that's valid in CA (doesn't have to be FROM CA)
- Visit a DMV office (w/ appointment preferrably)
Exam Questions and Answers 2024
Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if - ANSWERS-CHP has
authorized them to
Definition of Ambulance - ANSWERS-Rescue vehicle
Vehicle modified to transport injured people
Code 3 Operation describes - ANSWERS-use of lights and sirens
Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons - ANSWERS-1 to save a life
2 prevent undue suffering
3 prevent disability
Do guilty vertics that have dismissed by courts still count as convictions? - ANSWERS-Yes
Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name? -
ANSWERS-Yes
How many hours of service must be provided under each license? - ANSWERS-24, unless
the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies.
Fire extinguishers - ANSWERS-must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately
after use
Ambulances will be inspected by CHP - ANSWERS-initially
, yearly
and randonmly
Destination restrictions prevent - ANSWERS-ambulances from taking unnecessarily long
routes.
Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving
as patient escorts does not exclude - ANSWERS-Family,
other persons concerned with the patients well being
minors should be allowed to come whenever possible
Good Samaritan Laws do not protect EMT's when - ANSWERS-acts or omissions are
performed in a grossly negligent manner or not in good faith.
Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements? - ANSWERS-No
Purpose of DMV ambulance driver test is - ANSWERS-not to prove driving competence,
but to screen those with criminal backgrounds, physical disabilities, or poor driving
habits.
You do not need an ambulance driving license if - ANSWERS-are a police officer
firefighter
or if you are licensed in an a different state and driving in an emergency into CA.
Prerequisites to getting an Ambulance license - ANSWERS-- Be at least 18 years old
- Hold a license that's valid in CA (doesn't have to be FROM CA)
- Visit a DMV office (w/ appointment preferrably)
