DMV Ambulance Driver Test Questions &
Answers
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical
examination:
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. When renewing the EMT-1(Ambulance) certificate
D. When renewing the ambulance driver certificate - ANSWERSB. Every 2 years
The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed:
A. When responding to an emergency call
B. When an extreme hazard exists
C. When speed in transporting the patient is essential
D. Under any of the above circumstances - ANSWERSD. Under any of the above
circumstances (responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, when
speed is essential)
Responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily
with the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSD. Ambulance Driver
Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSA. Service owner
Ensuring that there are no unlawful drugs or equipment on the ambulance is the
responsibility of the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSA. Service owner
, Who has the responsibility for integrating all emergency medical services systems in CA
including training, certification, and scope of practice standards for EMT's? -
ANSWERSThe EMS Authority
T/F: CHP may give exemptions on training and education standards established by the
EMS Authority. - ANSWERSFalse
A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in any
two adjacent grooves is less than:
A. 1/32 of an inch
B. 3/32 of an inch
C. 1/16 of an inch
D. None of the above - ANSWERSA. 1/32 of an inch
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-
1(ambulance) certificate:
A. Within one year of employment
B. After two years of employment
C. Within 6 months of employment
D. Prior to employment - ANSWERSA. Within one year of employment
Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries is
vested in the:
A. Public safety agency having investigative authority
B. Paramedic
C. Ambulance attendant
D. Most medically qualified health care professional - ANSWERSA. Public safety
agency having investigative authority
Temporary Certificate becomes void after: - ANSWERS180 days
Regular certificate lasts - ANSWERSno longer than 5 years, and expires the same day
as your drivers license
In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____mph with the radio
playing may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as ____
away. - ANSWERS55 mph , 33 feet
In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detect
the siren more than _____ feet away - ANSWERS123 feet
What are the five elements of defensive driving? - ANSWERS1. Knowledge: rules of the
road and vehicle limitations
2. Alertness: driver's powers of observation to be fully aware of the situation
Answers
In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical
examination:
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. When renewing the EMT-1(Ambulance) certificate
D. When renewing the ambulance driver certificate - ANSWERSB. Every 2 years
The red warning lamps on the ambulance may be displayed:
A. When responding to an emergency call
B. When an extreme hazard exists
C. When speed in transporting the patient is essential
D. Under any of the above circumstances - ANSWERSD. Under any of the above
circumstances (responding to an emergency call, when an extreme hazard exists, when
speed is essential)
Responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily
with the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSD. Ambulance Driver
Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSA. Service owner
Ensuring that there are no unlawful drugs or equipment on the ambulance is the
responsibility of the:
A. Service owner
B. Ambulance attendant
C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - ANSWERSA. Service owner
, Who has the responsibility for integrating all emergency medical services systems in CA
including training, certification, and scope of practice standards for EMT's? -
ANSWERSThe EMS Authority
T/F: CHP may give exemptions on training and education standards established by the
EMS Authority. - ANSWERSFalse
A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in any
two adjacent grooves is less than:
A. 1/32 of an inch
B. 3/32 of an inch
C. 1/16 of an inch
D. None of the above - ANSWERSA. 1/32 of an inch
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-
1(ambulance) certificate:
A. Within one year of employment
B. After two years of employment
C. Within 6 months of employment
D. Prior to employment - ANSWERSA. Within one year of employment
Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries is
vested in the:
A. Public safety agency having investigative authority
B. Paramedic
C. Ambulance attendant
D. Most medically qualified health care professional - ANSWERSA. Public safety
agency having investigative authority
Temporary Certificate becomes void after: - ANSWERS180 days
Regular certificate lasts - ANSWERSno longer than 5 years, and expires the same day
as your drivers license
In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____mph with the radio
playing may not be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as ____
away. - ANSWERS55 mph , 33 feet
In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detect
the siren more than _____ feet away - ANSWERS123 feet
What are the five elements of defensive driving? - ANSWERS1. Knowledge: rules of the
road and vehicle limitations
2. Alertness: driver's powers of observation to be fully aware of the situation
