California Ambulance Driver
Certification Study Guide Questions &
Answers
Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and
operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless the operating
service has been licensed to do so by the CHP. - ANSWERS
"Ambulance" refers to only those ambulances used to respond to emergency calls. -
ANSWERSHowever, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle,
when it has been specifically modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured
patients.
"Code 3" is used to describe the use of RED warning lamps and siren if the vehicle is
being driven in response to an emergency call. - ANSWERSEmergency service,
although related to apparent sudden need, does not always require "Code 3" operation.
Code 3 is justified only when initially responding to emergency call or when speed in
obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to: - ANSWERS1) Save a life
2) Prevent undue suffering
3) Reduce or prevent disability
Code 3 transportation of a stabilized patient is seldom necessary and often undesirable.
- ANSWERS
Those convictions that are specified in the regulations as affecting employment or
certification remain convictions regardless of subsequent action by court to dismiss or
set aside a guilty verdict as permitted by Penal Code Sections etc. - ANSWERS
All ambulances operated under a single license must display the same name. -
ANSWERSService name or the name under which the licensee is doing business shall
be displayed on BOTH sides and the REAR of each vehicle. These requirements also
apply to ambulances temporarily acquired by loan or lease.
, Ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more licenses, are
required to provide 24-hour service under each license. - ANSWERSThe 24 hour rule
doesn't apply to an ambulance that provides service to special events or industrial
employees and doesn't respond to calls from public agencies.
Emergency ambulances are required to be equipped with warning lamps and sirens that
comply with standards established by the CHP. - ANSWERS
Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced - ANSWERSyearly or immediately
after use, whichever occurs first.
Licensee's vehicles are all required to be inspected initially and annually thereafter by
CHP personnel. - ANSWERSRandom inspections will also be made to verify that the
vehicles are maintained in compliance with applicable requirements.
"Good Samaritan" laws provide limited protection from civl liability under specified
circumstances when rendering emergency medical services in good faith. -
ANSWERSAmbulance services and personnel may be civilly liable for acts or omissions
performed in a grossly negligent manner or not performed in good faith.
Negligence and lack of good faith is determined by judge or jury.
CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory requirements or regulations of other
agencies. - ANSWERS
Ambulance driver certificates are not required for the following: - ANSWERS1) Persons
driving ambulances in the line of duty as salaried, regular, full-time, police officers,
deputy sheriffs, or members of a fire department of a public agency.
2) Persons driving ambulances from out of state, into California, to provide only
interstate emergency service, if the drivers are appropriately licensed or certified by the
state of origin.
Ambulance driver certificate renewal application fee is - ANSWERS$12
All convictions, including those that were set aside, dismissed, or expunged, MUST be
declared regardless of court relief. - ANSWERSFailure to declare ALL criminal
convictions, whether felony or misdemeanor, or a false statement on application may
cause certificate to be denied.
No certificate will be issued within ____ months of a denial resulting from a deliberate
misrepresentation of material facts. - ANSWERS12
Temporary certificate becomes void ____ days from date of issuance. - ANSWERS180
Certification Study Guide Questions &
Answers
Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and
operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless the operating
service has been licensed to do so by the CHP. - ANSWERS
"Ambulance" refers to only those ambulances used to respond to emergency calls. -
ANSWERSHowever, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle,
when it has been specifically modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured
patients.
"Code 3" is used to describe the use of RED warning lamps and siren if the vehicle is
being driven in response to an emergency call. - ANSWERSEmergency service,
although related to apparent sudden need, does not always require "Code 3" operation.
Code 3 is justified only when initially responding to emergency call or when speed in
obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to: - ANSWERS1) Save a life
2) Prevent undue suffering
3) Reduce or prevent disability
Code 3 transportation of a stabilized patient is seldom necessary and often undesirable.
- ANSWERS
Those convictions that are specified in the regulations as affecting employment or
certification remain convictions regardless of subsequent action by court to dismiss or
set aside a guilty verdict as permitted by Penal Code Sections etc. - ANSWERS
All ambulances operated under a single license must display the same name. -
ANSWERSService name or the name under which the licensee is doing business shall
be displayed on BOTH sides and the REAR of each vehicle. These requirements also
apply to ambulances temporarily acquired by loan or lease.
, Ambulance owners or operators doing business under one or more licenses, are
required to provide 24-hour service under each license. - ANSWERSThe 24 hour rule
doesn't apply to an ambulance that provides service to special events or industrial
employees and doesn't respond to calls from public agencies.
Emergency ambulances are required to be equipped with warning lamps and sirens that
comply with standards established by the CHP. - ANSWERS
Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced - ANSWERSyearly or immediately
after use, whichever occurs first.
Licensee's vehicles are all required to be inspected initially and annually thereafter by
CHP personnel. - ANSWERSRandom inspections will also be made to verify that the
vehicles are maintained in compliance with applicable requirements.
"Good Samaritan" laws provide limited protection from civl liability under specified
circumstances when rendering emergency medical services in good faith. -
ANSWERSAmbulance services and personnel may be civilly liable for acts or omissions
performed in a grossly negligent manner or not performed in good faith.
Negligence and lack of good faith is determined by judge or jury.
CHP cannot grant exemptions to statutory requirements or regulations of other
agencies. - ANSWERS
Ambulance driver certificates are not required for the following: - ANSWERS1) Persons
driving ambulances in the line of duty as salaried, regular, full-time, police officers,
deputy sheriffs, or members of a fire department of a public agency.
2) Persons driving ambulances from out of state, into California, to provide only
interstate emergency service, if the drivers are appropriately licensed or certified by the
state of origin.
Ambulance driver certificate renewal application fee is - ANSWERS$12
All convictions, including those that were set aside, dismissed, or expunged, MUST be
declared regardless of court relief. - ANSWERSFailure to declare ALL criminal
convictions, whether felony or misdemeanor, or a false statement on application may
cause certificate to be denied.
No certificate will be issued within ____ months of a denial resulting from a deliberate
misrepresentation of material facts. - ANSWERS12
Temporary certificate becomes void ____ days from date of issuance. - ANSWERS180
