CA Ambulance Driver Handbook Exam
Guide Questions and Answers 2024
Compliance - ANSWERS-Statues and regulations governing operation of ambulances
have been established for public health/safety. Compliance + sound judgement +
defensive driving are essential for safe operation and enhance patient transport
Applicability of Regulations - ANSWERS-Contained in Titles 13/22, CCR, and CHP,
applies to all public and private ambulances used for emergency services. Do not apply
to ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls or federally owned/operated
ambulances
Ambulance Service License Req - ANSWERS-Owners of ambulance services other
than public ambulance services, shall not operate as a service or respond to calls
unless the service has been licensed by CHP to 13 CCR Section 1107
Ambulance - ANSWERS-a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to
and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Ambulance Service - ANSWERS-A private or public organization or individual providing
an ambulance for use in emergency service.
Emergency Call - ANSWERS-request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in
apparent sudden need of medical attention;
or in a medical emergency as determined by a physician to transport blood, any
therapeutic device, accessory to such device, or tissue or organ for transplant
Emergency Service - ANSWERS-a function performed in response to an emergency
call. Also includes transportation of a pt. regardless of a presumption of death of the pt.,
or transportation for purpose of anatomical gift
Code 3 Operation - ANSWERS-The use of red lights and siren. Declared by legislative
policy that red lights and siren are restricted to emergency vehicles engaged in police,
fire, and lifesaving services (Section 30)
Convictions - ANSWERS-convictions that are specified as affecting employment or
certification for an ambulance driver remain convictions regardless of actions by court to
dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict. Penal Code does not affect any revocation or
suspension of privileges of the convicted person to drive a motor vehicle. Dismissal
order does not relieve a person of obligation to disclose a conviction.
Ambulance Identification - ANSWERS-name of company mist be on both sides ad the
rear of the ambulance.
, -letters should be in in sharp contrast to the background and must be legible from 50
feet.
Service Availability - ANSWERS-Owners other than public agencies cannot permit
ambulances to respond to calls unless a license has been obtained by the CHP. At least
one is available 24 hours daily to provide emergency transport. An ambulance services
that provides service only for special events or industrial employees and does not
respond to public calls is exempt from 24 hour availability as a prereq.
Warning Equipment Standards - ANSWERS-Requires that warning lamps and sirens
that comply with standards be on ambulances
Fire Extinguisher Servicing - ANSWERS-Fire extinguishers on ambs. must be inspected
and serviced yearly or immediately after use, whichever occurs first. Fire extinguisher
must be a dry chemical or CO2 type with a minimum 4-B:C rating
Ambulance Inspections - ANSWERS-Service vehicles must be inspected initially and
annually by CHP. Random inspections can be made to verify maintenance in
compliance. Drivers should certify that their ambulance has been inspected.
Escorts for Transported Patients - ANSWERS-The prohibition against unqualified
personnel serving as the driver or attendant applies to required personnel and is not
intended to preclude the transportation of the patient's family members or other persons
directly concerned with the well-being of the patient.
Liability - ANSWERS-Ambulance personnel may be civilly liable for acts or omissions
performed in negligence or lack of faith. Gross negligence is usually determined by a
judge or jury.
Regulatory Exemptions - ANSWERS-The CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory
requirements. Exemption can be granted upon good cause by requesting services.
Drivers should be familiar with terms of any exemptions under their ambulance services.
Exemptions shall be valid for a period of no more than 2 years, unless rescinded earlier
for cause. Exemptions are not transferable and expire upon change of ownership.
Exemptions may be terminated for cause, or by request of county board, or if need for
exemption no longer exists.
Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of License - ANSWERS-An ambulance service
license can be suspended revoked or have disciplinary action taken if:
- A section of the CVC is violated in relation to their activities
- Conviction of a felony
- Conviction of any misdemeanor of moral turpitude
- Violation of any regulation promulgated by the Commissioner
- Commits any act involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit where another is injured, or any
act involving moral turpitude.
- Misrepresentation a material fact in obtaining a license
Guide Questions and Answers 2024
Compliance - ANSWERS-Statues and regulations governing operation of ambulances
have been established for public health/safety. Compliance + sound judgement +
defensive driving are essential for safe operation and enhance patient transport
Applicability of Regulations - ANSWERS-Contained in Titles 13/22, CCR, and CHP,
applies to all public and private ambulances used for emergency services. Do not apply
to ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls or federally owned/operated
ambulances
Ambulance Service License Req - ANSWERS-Owners of ambulance services other
than public ambulance services, shall not operate as a service or respond to calls
unless the service has been licensed by CHP to 13 CCR Section 1107
Ambulance - ANSWERS-a vehicle specially equipped for taking sick or injured people to
and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Ambulance Service - ANSWERS-A private or public organization or individual providing
an ambulance for use in emergency service.
Emergency Call - ANSWERS-request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in
apparent sudden need of medical attention;
or in a medical emergency as determined by a physician to transport blood, any
therapeutic device, accessory to such device, or tissue or organ for transplant
Emergency Service - ANSWERS-a function performed in response to an emergency
call. Also includes transportation of a pt. regardless of a presumption of death of the pt.,
or transportation for purpose of anatomical gift
Code 3 Operation - ANSWERS-The use of red lights and siren. Declared by legislative
policy that red lights and siren are restricted to emergency vehicles engaged in police,
fire, and lifesaving services (Section 30)
Convictions - ANSWERS-convictions that are specified as affecting employment or
certification for an ambulance driver remain convictions regardless of actions by court to
dismiss or set aside a guilty verdict. Penal Code does not affect any revocation or
suspension of privileges of the convicted person to drive a motor vehicle. Dismissal
order does not relieve a person of obligation to disclose a conviction.
Ambulance Identification - ANSWERS-name of company mist be on both sides ad the
rear of the ambulance.
, -letters should be in in sharp contrast to the background and must be legible from 50
feet.
Service Availability - ANSWERS-Owners other than public agencies cannot permit
ambulances to respond to calls unless a license has been obtained by the CHP. At least
one is available 24 hours daily to provide emergency transport. An ambulance services
that provides service only for special events or industrial employees and does not
respond to public calls is exempt from 24 hour availability as a prereq.
Warning Equipment Standards - ANSWERS-Requires that warning lamps and sirens
that comply with standards be on ambulances
Fire Extinguisher Servicing - ANSWERS-Fire extinguishers on ambs. must be inspected
and serviced yearly or immediately after use, whichever occurs first. Fire extinguisher
must be a dry chemical or CO2 type with a minimum 4-B:C rating
Ambulance Inspections - ANSWERS-Service vehicles must be inspected initially and
annually by CHP. Random inspections can be made to verify maintenance in
compliance. Drivers should certify that their ambulance has been inspected.
Escorts for Transported Patients - ANSWERS-The prohibition against unqualified
personnel serving as the driver or attendant applies to required personnel and is not
intended to preclude the transportation of the patient's family members or other persons
directly concerned with the well-being of the patient.
Liability - ANSWERS-Ambulance personnel may be civilly liable for acts or omissions
performed in negligence or lack of faith. Gross negligence is usually determined by a
judge or jury.
Regulatory Exemptions - ANSWERS-The CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory
requirements. Exemption can be granted upon good cause by requesting services.
Drivers should be familiar with terms of any exemptions under their ambulance services.
Exemptions shall be valid for a period of no more than 2 years, unless rescinded earlier
for cause. Exemptions are not transferable and expire upon change of ownership.
Exemptions may be terminated for cause, or by request of county board, or if need for
exemption no longer exists.
Grounds for Suspension or Revocation of License - ANSWERS-An ambulance service
license can be suspended revoked or have disciplinary action taken if:
- A section of the CVC is violated in relation to their activities
- Conviction of a felony
- Conviction of any misdemeanor of moral turpitude
- Violation of any regulation promulgated by the Commissioner
- Commits any act involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit where another is injured, or any
act involving moral turpitude.
- Misrepresentation a material fact in obtaining a license
