California Ambulance Driver's License questions with correct answers

The following are essential for safe ambulance operation: CORRECT ANSWER - Compliance with applicable requirements - Exercise of sound judgment - Defensive driving techniques Emergency ambulance service regulations are adopted by California Highway Patrol (CHP) apply to: CORRECT ANSWER All publicly and privately owned ambulances used for emergency service. CHP regulations do not apply to: CORRECT ANSWER - Ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls (IFT) - Ambulances that are federally owned and operated (federal directives) In order for privately/publicly owned emergency ambulances to be equipped and operated as emergency vehicles: CORRECT ANSWER They must be licensed to do so by the CHP. "Code 3" is justified only when: CORRECT ANSWER - When initially responding to an emergency call - When speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to save a life, prevent undue suffering, or to reduce or prevent disability Ambulances are inspected: CORRECT ANSWER - By CHP annually & randomly