California Ambulance Driver Certificate Exam
Study Questions and Answers UPDATED 2024
What ambulances do California regulations now apply? - ANSWERS-Non-emergency
and federally owned.
Any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or
equipped with the intent to transport injured persons. - ANSWERS-Ambulance
The functions involved in responding to a request for an ambulance to transport or
assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention or otherwise in need of
acute medical care during transportation. - ANSWERS-Emergency service
What does the "emergency service" definition permit? - ANSWERS-Ambulance
transportation of a deceased victim when the ambulance has responded to an
emergency call.
Who takes possession of the remains when a person is unquestionably deceased? -
ANSWERS-Coroner
A term used to describe the use of red warning lamps and siren as permitted by
California Vehicle Code if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call. -
ANSWERS-Code 3
When is a Code 3 justified? - ANSWERS-When initially responding to a call or when
speed in obtaining emergency medical appears essential.
When is a Code 3 not justified? - ANSWERS-When transporting a stable patient.
Who licenses ambulation operation in California? - ANSWERS-CHP
Where should the service name of the ambulance be displayed? - ANSWERS-Both
sides and the rear
How many hours of service per day are ambulance operators required to provide? -
ANSWERS-24 hours
Who establishes the standards for warning lights and sirens in California? - ANSWERS-
CHP
How often should fire extinguishers be serviced? - ANSWERS-Yearly or immediately
after use
Who performs ambulance inspections and how often are they performed? - ANSWERS-
CHP performs them initially, annually, and randomly
, What document shows that the ambulance has been inspected by CHP? - ANSWERS-
Emergency Ambulance Identification Certificate
What are established to prevent ambulance transportation of emergency patients over
unnecessarily long distances? - ANSWERS-Destination restrictions
Laws that provide limited protection from civil liability under specified circumstances
when rendering emergency medical services in good faith. - ANSWERS-Good
Samaritan
What two instances are ambulance drivers exempt from needing a certificate? -
ANSWERS-Persons driving the ambulance in the line-of-duty such as police and fire
fighters. Persons driving into California from out-of-state.
How old must you be to drive an ambulance? - ANSWERS-18
Do you have to declare expunged or dismissed convictions on your certificate
application? - ANSWERS-Yes
How old can the completed medical form be preceding the application? - ANSWERS-
Two years
The medical report must show that the applicant is free from an ailment, disease, or
defect that might affect the ability to operate an ambulance safely and meets the
standards set forth in: - ANSWERS-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses shall be at least ____ for both eyes in
focus, and ____ for each eye separately. - ANSWERS-20/40
Horizontal fields of vision must be not less than __ degrees to either side. - ANSWERS-
70
Color perception must enable recognition of red, green, and amber ____ ____. -
ANSWERS-traffic signals
Who can sign the medical form? - ANSWERS-MD, DO, chiropractor, PA, or nurse
practitioner
How long is a temporary certificate good? - ANSWERS-180 days
How long is a regular certificate good? - ANSWERS-No longer than five years and
expires on the same day as the driver's license
Study Questions and Answers UPDATED 2024
What ambulances do California regulations now apply? - ANSWERS-Non-emergency
and federally owned.
Any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specifically modified or
equipped with the intent to transport injured persons. - ANSWERS-Ambulance
The functions involved in responding to a request for an ambulance to transport or
assist persons in apparent sudden need of medical attention or otherwise in need of
acute medical care during transportation. - ANSWERS-Emergency service
What does the "emergency service" definition permit? - ANSWERS-Ambulance
transportation of a deceased victim when the ambulance has responded to an
emergency call.
Who takes possession of the remains when a person is unquestionably deceased? -
ANSWERS-Coroner
A term used to describe the use of red warning lamps and siren as permitted by
California Vehicle Code if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call. -
ANSWERS-Code 3
When is a Code 3 justified? - ANSWERS-When initially responding to a call or when
speed in obtaining emergency medical appears essential.
When is a Code 3 not justified? - ANSWERS-When transporting a stable patient.
Who licenses ambulation operation in California? - ANSWERS-CHP
Where should the service name of the ambulance be displayed? - ANSWERS-Both
sides and the rear
How many hours of service per day are ambulance operators required to provide? -
ANSWERS-24 hours
Who establishes the standards for warning lights and sirens in California? - ANSWERS-
CHP
How often should fire extinguishers be serviced? - ANSWERS-Yearly or immediately
after use
Who performs ambulance inspections and how often are they performed? - ANSWERS-
CHP performs them initially, annually, and randomly
, What document shows that the ambulance has been inspected by CHP? - ANSWERS-
Emergency Ambulance Identification Certificate
What are established to prevent ambulance transportation of emergency patients over
unnecessarily long distances? - ANSWERS-Destination restrictions
Laws that provide limited protection from civil liability under specified circumstances
when rendering emergency medical services in good faith. - ANSWERS-Good
Samaritan
What two instances are ambulance drivers exempt from needing a certificate? -
ANSWERS-Persons driving the ambulance in the line-of-duty such as police and fire
fighters. Persons driving into California from out-of-state.
How old must you be to drive an ambulance? - ANSWERS-18
Do you have to declare expunged or dismissed convictions on your certificate
application? - ANSWERS-Yes
How old can the completed medical form be preceding the application? - ANSWERS-
Two years
The medical report must show that the applicant is free from an ailment, disease, or
defect that might affect the ability to operate an ambulance safely and meets the
standards set forth in: - ANSWERS-Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Visual acuity with or without corrective lenses shall be at least ____ for both eyes in
focus, and ____ for each eye separately. - ANSWERS-20/40
Horizontal fields of vision must be not less than __ degrees to either side. - ANSWERS-
70
Color perception must enable recognition of red, green, and amber ____ ____. -
ANSWERS-traffic signals
Who can sign the medical form? - ANSWERS-MD, DO, chiropractor, PA, or nurse
practitioner
How long is a temporary certificate good? - ANSWERS-180 days
How long is a regular certificate good? - ANSWERS-No longer than five years and
expires on the same day as the driver's license
