CA Ambulance drivers license test
Questions & Answers
The regulations apply to all publicly and privately owned ambulances except to... -
ANSWERSAmbulances that do NOT respond to emergency calls and those that are
federally owned.
Privately owned ambulances must be licensed by... - ANSWERSCHP in order to
operate as emergency vehicles.
Ambulance - ANSWERSAny vehicle that has been modified or equipped with the intent
to transport an injured person.
Emergency service - ANSWERSThe functions involved in responding to assist persons
in need of sudden medical attention or acute medical care during transport.
If there is doubt in a persons death... - ANSWERSAssume the victim is alive
If the victim is clearly dead... - ANSWERSThe coroner takes the body
Code 3 - ANSWERSThe use of red warning lamps and siren en route to an emergency
call
When is Code 3 justified? - ANSWERSSaving a life
Preventing undue suffering
Preventing a disability
The name of the ambulance service must be displayed where? - ANSWERSBoth sides,
and the rear of the vehicle.
Ambulance providers must provide how many hours of service? - ANSWERS24
hours...UNLESS they provide special event services, or industrial services.
, How often must fire extinguishers be inspected? - ANSWERSYearly or immediately
after use, whichever comes first
How often must ambulances be inspected? By who? - ANSWERSInitially and annually
by CHP. Subject to random inspections.
How to determine if an ambulance has been inspected? - ANSWERSVerifying through
the Emergency Ambulance ID Certificate which is required to be maintained in the
ambulance.
Destination restrictions - ANSWERSRestrictions that prevent emergency transportation
of patients over unnecessarily long distances.
Are family members permitted to ride in the ambulance? - ANSWERSYes
Good Samaritan Laws - ANSWERSProvide limited civil liability protections. Do NOT
protect against gross negligence, or lack of good faith.
Can CHP grant regulatory exemptions? - ANSWERSNo
What is the purpose of an ambulance drivers license? - ANSWERSScreening function
that a person has limited knowledge on laws pertaining to ambulance operations, and
does not have a criminal background.
CA Ambulance DL is not required for: - ANSWERSRegular, full-time members of a
public agency
Properly licensed out of state drivers
Prerequisites for ambulance DL: - ANSWERSBe at least 18 y.o.
Posses DL valid for driving in CA
File any criminal or traffic offenses (including those dismissed)
Pass written test
Submit acceptable set of fingerprints
Submit a current copy of a completed medical exam
(DL-51)
Temporary certificate - ANSWERSGood for 180 days
Regular certificate - ANSWERSGood for at most 5 years. Expires on same date as your
drivers license.
One year after issuance of license applicant must posses... - ANSWERSA valid EMT
certificate
Renewal applications are accepted... - ANSWERSWithin 6 months prior to expiration of
license.
Questions & Answers
The regulations apply to all publicly and privately owned ambulances except to... -
ANSWERSAmbulances that do NOT respond to emergency calls and those that are
federally owned.
Privately owned ambulances must be licensed by... - ANSWERSCHP in order to
operate as emergency vehicles.
Ambulance - ANSWERSAny vehicle that has been modified or equipped with the intent
to transport an injured person.
Emergency service - ANSWERSThe functions involved in responding to assist persons
in need of sudden medical attention or acute medical care during transport.
If there is doubt in a persons death... - ANSWERSAssume the victim is alive
If the victim is clearly dead... - ANSWERSThe coroner takes the body
Code 3 - ANSWERSThe use of red warning lamps and siren en route to an emergency
call
When is Code 3 justified? - ANSWERSSaving a life
Preventing undue suffering
Preventing a disability
The name of the ambulance service must be displayed where? - ANSWERSBoth sides,
and the rear of the vehicle.
Ambulance providers must provide how many hours of service? - ANSWERS24
hours...UNLESS they provide special event services, or industrial services.
, How often must fire extinguishers be inspected? - ANSWERSYearly or immediately
after use, whichever comes first
How often must ambulances be inspected? By who? - ANSWERSInitially and annually
by CHP. Subject to random inspections.
How to determine if an ambulance has been inspected? - ANSWERSVerifying through
the Emergency Ambulance ID Certificate which is required to be maintained in the
ambulance.
Destination restrictions - ANSWERSRestrictions that prevent emergency transportation
of patients over unnecessarily long distances.
Are family members permitted to ride in the ambulance? - ANSWERSYes
Good Samaritan Laws - ANSWERSProvide limited civil liability protections. Do NOT
protect against gross negligence, or lack of good faith.
Can CHP grant regulatory exemptions? - ANSWERSNo
What is the purpose of an ambulance drivers license? - ANSWERSScreening function
that a person has limited knowledge on laws pertaining to ambulance operations, and
does not have a criminal background.
CA Ambulance DL is not required for: - ANSWERSRegular, full-time members of a
public agency
Properly licensed out of state drivers
Prerequisites for ambulance DL: - ANSWERSBe at least 18 y.o.
Posses DL valid for driving in CA
File any criminal or traffic offenses (including those dismissed)
Pass written test
Submit acceptable set of fingerprints
Submit a current copy of a completed medical exam
(DL-51)
Temporary certificate - ANSWERSGood for 180 days
Regular certificate - ANSWERSGood for at most 5 years. Expires on same date as your
drivers license.
One year after issuance of license applicant must posses... - ANSWERSA valid EMT
certificate
Renewal applications are accepted... - ANSWERSWithin 6 months prior to expiration of
license.
