CA DMV AMBULANCE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. The ambulance speed
is slowed to 15 MPH
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may
reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is
affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above - ✔✔ANSW✔✔D. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - ✔✔ANSW✔✔C. Prior to operation
, Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Not mentioned in the
regulations
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Not mentioned in the
regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. The ambulance speed is slowed
to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last
year, you may not respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist - ✔✔ANSW✔✔D. If any of the above
circumstances exist
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment
and to assist the attendant in care of the injured:
A. Before responding to an emergency call
B. Within the first 90 days of employment
C. Within the first 6 months of employment
D. Within the first year of employment
1 - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Before responding to an emergency call
When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance
company may respond to a motor vehicle accident:
ANSWERS 2025
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. The ambulance speed
is slowed to 15 MPH
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may
reapply after a period of not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is
affected by:
A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above - ✔✔ANSW✔✔D. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - ✔✔ANSW✔✔C. Prior to operation
, Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Not mentioned in the
regulations
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Not mentioned in the
regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed - ✔✔ANSW✔✔B. The ambulance speed is slowed
to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last
year, you may not respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist - ✔✔ANSW✔✔D. If any of the above
circumstances exist
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment
and to assist the attendant in care of the injured:
A. Before responding to an emergency call
B. Within the first 90 days of employment
C. Within the first 6 months of employment
D. Within the first year of employment
1 - ✔✔ANSW✔✔A. Before responding to an emergency call
When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance
company may respond to a motor vehicle accident:
