CA Ambulance Driver test questions and
answers 2024
To whom do the CHP regulations NOT apply to? - ANSWERS-Ambulances not used to
respond to emergency calls or ones that are federally owned.
Can private ambulances operate as emergency vehicles? - ANSWERS-Only if licensed
by the CHP
Do public ambulances need to be licensed by the CHP? - ANSWERS-No
What section of the CA. Code of Regulations defines ambulances? - ANSWERS-Title
13 Section 1100.2
What is an ambulance? - ANSWERS-Any vehicle modified with the intent to transport
injured persons.
What section of the CA. Vehicle Code (CVC) permits the use of red lights and sirens for
Code 3? - ANSWERS-Section 20155
Where must an ambulance display its service name? - ANSWERS-On both sides and
the rear of the vehicle.
How many hours a day must ambulance services be available? - ANSWERS-24 hours a
day
When must a fire extinguisher be inspected? - ANSWERS-Yearly or immediately after
use?
When must ambulances be inspected by CHP? - ANSWERS-Initially and annually
Can random inspections of ambulances occur? - ANSWERS-Yes
Can publicly owned ambulances be inspected randomly? - ANSWERS-Yes
What must every ambulance driver posses? - ANSWERS-A valid ambulance drivers
license
What is the purpose of the ambulance drivers certificate? - ANSWERS-A screening
function to ensure that a person has limited knowledge of ambulance operations
Who does NOT need a drivers certificate? - ANSWERS-A salaried, full time:
Police officer
Fire department member
answers 2024
To whom do the CHP regulations NOT apply to? - ANSWERS-Ambulances not used to
respond to emergency calls or ones that are federally owned.
Can private ambulances operate as emergency vehicles? - ANSWERS-Only if licensed
by the CHP
Do public ambulances need to be licensed by the CHP? - ANSWERS-No
What section of the CA. Code of Regulations defines ambulances? - ANSWERS-Title
13 Section 1100.2
What is an ambulance? - ANSWERS-Any vehicle modified with the intent to transport
injured persons.
What section of the CA. Vehicle Code (CVC) permits the use of red lights and sirens for
Code 3? - ANSWERS-Section 20155
Where must an ambulance display its service name? - ANSWERS-On both sides and
the rear of the vehicle.
How many hours a day must ambulance services be available? - ANSWERS-24 hours a
day
When must a fire extinguisher be inspected? - ANSWERS-Yearly or immediately after
use?
When must ambulances be inspected by CHP? - ANSWERS-Initially and annually
Can random inspections of ambulances occur? - ANSWERS-Yes
Can publicly owned ambulances be inspected randomly? - ANSWERS-Yes
What must every ambulance driver posses? - ANSWERS-A valid ambulance drivers
license
What is the purpose of the ambulance drivers certificate? - ANSWERS-A screening
function to ensure that a person has limited knowledge of ambulance operations
Who does NOT need a drivers certificate? - ANSWERS-A salaried, full time:
Police officer
Fire department member
