Ambulance Driving Test Questions and
Answers
Five pats of traffic control zone Correct Ans-Advanced warning area -tells traffic what to
expect
Transition area - moves traffic out of path
BUffer area - provides protection for workers
Work area
Termination area - lets traffic resume normal driving
how to place safety zone with cones Correct Ans-200 foot taper with five cones places at 50
feet
Phototropism/Moth Effect Correct Ans-Tendency of the eye, espcially when fatigued, to be
attracted to light
Distance Traveled per second Correct Ans-At 50 mph, 75 ft/second
At 80 mph, 120 ft/second
ZOne of confusion Correct Ans-area in which one is unable to determine the origin of the
sound
, ways to increases presence when driving Correct Ans-Fluctuate siren, sound horn, flash
headlights, remain patient
Front Wheel Skid Correct Ans-front wheels lock up, is in a straight line.
To control, get off the brake
Rear Wheel Skid Correct Ans-back wheels lose traction, will try to spin you 180
Get off brakes, counter steer
What to do at an intersection Correct Ans-must slow and/or stop until all drivers and
pedestrians yield the right of way
When must lights/headlights be on Correct Ans-whenever responding to an emergency
situation
what percent of EMS Transports are emergencies Correct Ans-5%
Virginia Motor Vehicle Code Correct Ans-Specifies Siren Use
Most likely place to crash EMS Vehicle Correct Ans-Intersection
Answers
Five pats of traffic control zone Correct Ans-Advanced warning area -tells traffic what to
expect
Transition area - moves traffic out of path
BUffer area - provides protection for workers
Work area
Termination area - lets traffic resume normal driving
how to place safety zone with cones Correct Ans-200 foot taper with five cones places at 50
feet
Phototropism/Moth Effect Correct Ans-Tendency of the eye, espcially when fatigued, to be
attracted to light
Distance Traveled per second Correct Ans-At 50 mph, 75 ft/second
At 80 mph, 120 ft/second
ZOne of confusion Correct Ans-area in which one is unable to determine the origin of the
sound
, ways to increases presence when driving Correct Ans-Fluctuate siren, sound horn, flash
headlights, remain patient
Front Wheel Skid Correct Ans-front wheels lock up, is in a straight line.
To control, get off the brake
Rear Wheel Skid Correct Ans-back wheels lose traction, will try to spin you 180
Get off brakes, counter steer
What to do at an intersection Correct Ans-must slow and/or stop until all drivers and
pedestrians yield the right of way
When must lights/headlights be on Correct Ans-whenever responding to an emergency
situation
what percent of EMS Transports are emergencies Correct Ans-5%
Virginia Motor Vehicle Code Correct Ans-Specifies Siren Use
Most likely place to crash EMS Vehicle Correct Ans-Intersection
