California Ambulance Driving Test 2026–2027 –
Complete Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
High-speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that probably
require "Code 3" transport include:
A. Serious Fractures
B. Spinal Injuries
C Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
D. Heart Attacks - correct answers -C
The ambulance drivers primary responsibility
it:
A Safe patient transportation
B. Speedy transportation to the closest
facility
C. Fuel conservation
D. The quality of medical care provided to
the patient - correct answers -A
You must demonstrate your ability to safety operate an ambulance to:
A. The Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Your Employer
C. The California Highway Patrol
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,D. All the above - correct answers -B
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 - correct answers -B
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a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 - correct answers -B
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 - correct answers -D
The ambulance driver is required to inspect
the ambulance:
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, A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - correct answers -C
An ambulance driver should transport emergency patient to:
A. Any emergency medical facility selected
by the driver
B. The most accessible emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care
appropriate to the needs of the patient
C. The emergency medical facility closest to
the ambulance base
D. The emergency medical facility closest to
the site of the emergency - correct answers -B
You may not legally operate an unsafe
ambulance:
A. At any time
B. Except in an emergency
C. Unless directed to do so by your employer
D. Unless your partner insists - correct answers -A
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical examination:
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Complete Study Guide, Practice Questions & Exam
Prep
High-speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that probably
require "Code 3" transport include:
A. Serious Fractures
B. Spinal Injuries
C Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
D. Heart Attacks - correct answers -C
The ambulance drivers primary responsibility
it:
A Safe patient transportation
B. Speedy transportation to the closest
facility
C. Fuel conservation
D. The quality of medical care provided to
the patient - correct answers -A
You must demonstrate your ability to safety operate an ambulance to:
A. The Department of Motor Vehicles
B. Your Employer
C. The California Highway Patrol
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,D. All the above - correct answers -B
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 - correct answers -B
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 - correct answers -B
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 - correct answers -D
The ambulance driver is required to inspect
the ambulance:
2
, A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - correct answers -C
An ambulance driver should transport emergency patient to:
A. Any emergency medical facility selected
by the driver
B. The most accessible emergency medical facility equipped, staffed, and prepared to administer care
appropriate to the needs of the patient
C. The emergency medical facility closest to
the ambulance base
D. The emergency medical facility closest to
the site of the emergency - correct answers -B
You may not legally operate an unsafe
ambulance:
A. At any time
B. Except in an emergency
C. Unless directed to do so by your employer
D. Unless your partner insists - correct answers -A
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical examination:
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