Ambulance Driver Test Questions and
Answers
What are conditions that warrant Code 3 transport? Correct Ans-Uncontrolled hemorrhage,
uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, complicated impending childbirth, etc
What are prerequisites for the special exemptions to certain traffic laws? Correct Ans-1)
amb. is being driven in response to emergency call, 2) is displaying a steady red light visible from
1000' to the front of vehicle, 3) siren is used as is reasonably necessary
What is a guideline in determining whether or not "due regard" has been exercised by a driver?
Correct Ans-Sufficient notice of amb. approach to allow others to yield the right-of-way.
Drive safe, and don't expect that others will yield as supposed to.
What side of the road are motorists legally required to move to in the approach of an
emergency vehicle? Correct Ans-To the right - so don't pass on the right!
When is the front STEADY BURNING red light indicated? Correct Ans-When an extreme
hazard exists. This may be supplemented by rotating or flashing red lights.
When are the FLASHING red warning lights indicated? Correct Ans-Only during extremely
hazardous conditions, or any incident that requires traffic to stop or be directed.
, When are the FLASHING AMBER lights indicated? Correct Ans-When an unusual traffic
hazard exists.
Is use of headlights during the daytime effective in reducing accidents? Correct Ans-Yep.
What are the five elements of defensive driving? Correct Ans-VJAKS - Vision, Judgement,
Alertness, Knowledge, Skill
If an ambulance must be backed what do you have to remember? Correct Ans-Crew member
stationed outside left rear of vehicle and BLOW THE HORN before backing
What is the moving vehicle separation requirement (time)? Correct Ans-3 seconds.
For wrist and ankle restraints, how wide should they be before tying? In order to maintain what
width after tying? Correct Ans-3" before tying, 2" after
If your ambulance driver certificate has been revoked for reckless driving you can reapply only
after how long? Correct Ans-One year.
What will you do if you are unable to respond to a dispatch call immediately? Correct Ans-
Notify the dispatcher of your inability to respond.
Answers
What are conditions that warrant Code 3 transport? Correct Ans-Uncontrolled hemorrhage,
uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, complicated impending childbirth, etc
What are prerequisites for the special exemptions to certain traffic laws? Correct Ans-1)
amb. is being driven in response to emergency call, 2) is displaying a steady red light visible from
1000' to the front of vehicle, 3) siren is used as is reasonably necessary
What is a guideline in determining whether or not "due regard" has been exercised by a driver?
Correct Ans-Sufficient notice of amb. approach to allow others to yield the right-of-way.
Drive safe, and don't expect that others will yield as supposed to.
What side of the road are motorists legally required to move to in the approach of an
emergency vehicle? Correct Ans-To the right - so don't pass on the right!
When is the front STEADY BURNING red light indicated? Correct Ans-When an extreme
hazard exists. This may be supplemented by rotating or flashing red lights.
When are the FLASHING red warning lights indicated? Correct Ans-Only during extremely
hazardous conditions, or any incident that requires traffic to stop or be directed.
, When are the FLASHING AMBER lights indicated? Correct Ans-When an unusual traffic
hazard exists.
Is use of headlights during the daytime effective in reducing accidents? Correct Ans-Yep.
What are the five elements of defensive driving? Correct Ans-VJAKS - Vision, Judgement,
Alertness, Knowledge, Skill
If an ambulance must be backed what do you have to remember? Correct Ans-Crew member
stationed outside left rear of vehicle and BLOW THE HORN before backing
What is the moving vehicle separation requirement (time)? Correct Ans-3 seconds.
For wrist and ankle restraints, how wide should they be before tying? In order to maintain what
width after tying? Correct Ans-3" before tying, 2" after
If your ambulance driver certificate has been revoked for reckless driving you can reapply only
after how long? Correct Ans-One year.
What will you do if you are unable to respond to a dispatch call immediately? Correct Ans-
Notify the dispatcher of your inability to respond.
