California Ambulance Driver's License Exam Marking Scheme New Update (A+ Pass)

California Ambulance Driver's License Exam Marking Scheme New Update (A+ Pass) The following are essential for safe ambulance operation: - - Compliance with applicable requirements - Exercise of sound judgment - Defensive driving techniques Emergency ambulance service regulations are adopted by California Highway Patrol (CHP) apply to: - All publicly and privately owned ambulances used for emergency service. CHP regulations do not apply to: - - 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: - They must be licensed to do so by the CHP. "Code 3" is justified only when: - - 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: - - By CHP annually & randomly 2 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. Decisive factors permitting alternate destinations include: - - Consideration of the needs/desires of the patient - Professional medical direction - Protocols established by the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agency Temporary certificate becomes void after: - - 180 days Regular certificate is good for - - Five years Ambulance driver certificate only valid when: - - Accompanied by a valid driver's license and medical examination certificate (2 yrs) - After 1 year, accompanied by EMT cert Renewal apps will be accepted - - During the six months prior to expiration of previous certificate Responsibility for the operation of the service in compliance with regulations rests with: - - The ambulance service owner, operator, manager, or supervisor The ambulance driver must demonstrate his/her driving competence to: - - The ambulance service owner (his/her employer) Responsibility to ensure that the driver is trained and competent in the use of safety and emergency care equipment rests with: - - The ambulance service owner (his/her employer) The beginning driver must possess at minimum: - - Advanced first aid cert - Valid CPR cert - EMT cert w/in one year An ambulance driver's primary responsibility is: - - The safe transport of the patient 3 | P a g e Katelyn Whitman© 2025, All Rights Reserved. Code 3 transport can be unnecessary and harmful because it can: - - Frighten the patient - Put a stabilized patient into shock - Disrupt ongoing medical treatment - Aggravate certain conditions Conditions that require especially smooth, normal speed transport include: - - Spinal injuries - Serious fractures - Heart attacks Code 3 operation is advised for the following which constitute only 5-7% of total trips: - -Uncontrolled hemorrhage - Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment (e.g. CHF, heart wounds, pulmonary edema) - Complicated impending childbirth (requiring operation) The steady burning red warning lamp must be visible from: - - 1000 ft Hazards that must be anticipated by an ambulance driver during "Code 3" operation include: - - "Blind" intersections and driveways - Motorists with impaired hearing - Inattentive drivers Ambulance drivers should: - - Presume that other drivers do not h