CA Ambulance Driver test Questions & Answers

Ambulance is defined - ANSWERSA vehicle specially constructed and used for the purpose of transporting sick or injured persons. Ambulance service is defined - ANSWERSA private or public organization or individual providing an ambulance for use in emergency services. Emergency call is defined - ANSWERSA request for an ambulance to transport or assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention or in a medical emergency. Emergency services is defined - ANSWERSA function performed in response to an emergency call. Emergency services also include transportation of a patient. Code 3 operations - ANSWERSDescribes the use of red lights and sirens. This is restricted to authorize emergency vehicles engaged in police, fire, and a life-saving services pursuit. Ambulance identification - ANSWERSShall be displayed on both sides and the rear of each emergency ambulance. The display of the name shall be in letters in sharp contrast to the background and shall be such size, shape, and color as to be readily legible during daylight hours from a distance of 50 feet. Prerequisites for ambulance license - ANSWERS- be at least 18 years of age. - possess a valid California drivers license - pass a knowledge test pertaining to the operations, equipment, and driver certificate required emergency ambulances. - submit a completed request for a live scan services. - submit a medical certificate allowing the driver to operate a commercial vehicle. Ambulance driver certificate exemption - ANSWERS- in the line of duty as salary, regular, full-time police officer, deputy sheriff, or members of a fire department of a public agency. - based out of state, driving into California to provide only interstate emergency services. Application fees - ANSWERS- $25 for certificate - $32 for fingerprints - $12 for renewal application The temporary certificate becomes void - ANSWERS180 days from date of issued. The certificate is issued for a term not to exceed - ANSWERSFive years and will expire on the same day as the applicants drivers license. In no event shall an ambulance driver exceed the speed of - ANSWERS15 mph while disobeying and official traffic control stop sign or stop signal. And ambulance driver shell transport emergency patients to the - ANSWERSMost accessible emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care appropriate to the need of the patients.