AMBULANCE DRIVER STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Ambulance driver certificate renewal application fee is - ✔✔$12
✔✔All convictions, including those that were set aside, dismissed, or expunged, MUST
be declared regardless of court relief. - ✔✔Failure to declare ALL criminal convictions,
whether felony or misdemeanor, or a false statement on application may cause
certificate to be denied.
✔✔No certificate will be issued within ____ months of a denial resulting from a
deliberate misrepresentation of material facts. - ✔✔12
✔✔Temporary certificate becomes void ____ days from date of issuance. - ✔✔180
✔✔The regular ambulance certificate is issued for a term not to exceed ____ years and
will expire on the same date as applicant's driver license. - ✔✔5
✔✔The ambulance driver certificate is valid only when accompanied by valid driver's
license and medical examination certificate which was issued within preceding two
years and approved by DMV. - ✔✔Additionally, after 1 year after initial employment as
an ambulance driver, the driver must also possess an EMT certificate or other certificate
or license evidencing compliance with training standards required for ambulance
attendants.
✔✔Renewal applications will be accepted during _____ month period prior to expiration
of the previous certificate. - ✔✔6
✔✔Renewal applications will be handled in the same manner as original certificate with
two exceptions: - ✔✔1) Fingerprints are not required if previous certificate has not been
expired for more than 1 year
2) Renewal applicant must possess a valid EMT certificate or an acceptable alternative
certificate or license evidencing compliance with medical training and educational
requirements established for ambulance attendants by the EMS authority.
✔✔Any driver or applicant who has had a certificate denied, suspended, or revoked by
DMV for any cause, may, within _____ days after receiving notification of the action,
submit a written request for a hearing. - ✔✔10
✔✔Following an informal hearing conducted by these three members, renders a final
decision on action taken if certification is denied, suspended, or revoked. - ✔✔3
Members representing:
, 1) DMV
2) EMS Authority
3) CHP
✔✔It is recommended that a beginning driver, as a MINIMUM, possess an advanced
first aid certificate and valid CPR. - ✔✔
✔✔Owners are encouraged to test employees initially and periodically, by means of
written and performance tests, to evaluate their knowledge and skill. - ✔✔Semi-annual
proficiency tests are also recommended.
✔✔Ambulance driver's primary responsibility is: - ✔✔safe transport of patient!
✔✔"Safe" means: - ✔✔1) Not risking an accident
2) Smooth driving (driving that will not stress or traumatize patient, driving in a manner
that will permit attendant to provide medical care to patient)
✔✔"Code 3" transportation of patients is often unnecessary and sometimes harmful. -
✔✔This decision should always require sound judgement.
✔✔"Code 3" transport, with its associated noise, sudden starts, stops, and sway could
result in the following: - ✔✔1) Frightening the patient
2) Put a stabilized patient in shock
3) Disrupt ongoing medical treatment
4) Aggravate certain medical conditions sufficient to cause death or permanent disability
to patient, e.g. spinal injuries, serious fractures, and heart attacks are some conditions
wherein smooth, normal, speed transport is advised
✔✔These certain medical conditions constitutes estimated 5-7% of total trips. These
conditions include, but are not limited to: - ✔✔1) Uncontrolled hemorrhage, such as
internal bleeding in the chest or abdomen
2) Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, such as congestive heart
failure, wounds of the heart, or progressive pulmonary edema
3) Complicated impending childbirth
✔✔A decision to use "Code 3" operation must be based upon reasonable cause to
believe that the medical emergency justifies the risks incurred when demanding the
right-of-way through traffic. - ✔✔However, any doubt as to the seriousness of the
emergency must be resolved in favor of the patient.
✔✔No medical emergency, however severe, justifies driving in a manner that risks loss
of control of vehicle or that relies on other drivers or pedestrian to react ideally. - ✔✔
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
✔✔Ambulance driver certificate renewal application fee is - ✔✔$12
✔✔All convictions, including those that were set aside, dismissed, or expunged, MUST
be declared regardless of court relief. - ✔✔Failure to declare ALL criminal convictions,
whether felony or misdemeanor, or a false statement on application may cause
certificate to be denied.
✔✔No certificate will be issued within ____ months of a denial resulting from a
deliberate misrepresentation of material facts. - ✔✔12
✔✔Temporary certificate becomes void ____ days from date of issuance. - ✔✔180
✔✔The regular ambulance certificate is issued for a term not to exceed ____ years and
will expire on the same date as applicant's driver license. - ✔✔5
✔✔The ambulance driver certificate is valid only when accompanied by valid driver's
license and medical examination certificate which was issued within preceding two
years and approved by DMV. - ✔✔Additionally, after 1 year after initial employment as
an ambulance driver, the driver must also possess an EMT certificate or other certificate
or license evidencing compliance with training standards required for ambulance
attendants.
✔✔Renewal applications will be accepted during _____ month period prior to expiration
of the previous certificate. - ✔✔6
✔✔Renewal applications will be handled in the same manner as original certificate with
two exceptions: - ✔✔1) Fingerprints are not required if previous certificate has not been
expired for more than 1 year
2) Renewal applicant must possess a valid EMT certificate or an acceptable alternative
certificate or license evidencing compliance with medical training and educational
requirements established for ambulance attendants by the EMS authority.
✔✔Any driver or applicant who has had a certificate denied, suspended, or revoked by
DMV for any cause, may, within _____ days after receiving notification of the action,
submit a written request for a hearing. - ✔✔10
✔✔Following an informal hearing conducted by these three members, renders a final
decision on action taken if certification is denied, suspended, or revoked. - ✔✔3
Members representing:
, 1) DMV
2) EMS Authority
3) CHP
✔✔It is recommended that a beginning driver, as a MINIMUM, possess an advanced
first aid certificate and valid CPR. - ✔✔
✔✔Owners are encouraged to test employees initially and periodically, by means of
written and performance tests, to evaluate their knowledge and skill. - ✔✔Semi-annual
proficiency tests are also recommended.
✔✔Ambulance driver's primary responsibility is: - ✔✔safe transport of patient!
✔✔"Safe" means: - ✔✔1) Not risking an accident
2) Smooth driving (driving that will not stress or traumatize patient, driving in a manner
that will permit attendant to provide medical care to patient)
✔✔"Code 3" transportation of patients is often unnecessary and sometimes harmful. -
✔✔This decision should always require sound judgement.
✔✔"Code 3" transport, with its associated noise, sudden starts, stops, and sway could
result in the following: - ✔✔1) Frightening the patient
2) Put a stabilized patient in shock
3) Disrupt ongoing medical treatment
4) Aggravate certain medical conditions sufficient to cause death or permanent disability
to patient, e.g. spinal injuries, serious fractures, and heart attacks are some conditions
wherein smooth, normal, speed transport is advised
✔✔These certain medical conditions constitutes estimated 5-7% of total trips. These
conditions include, but are not limited to: - ✔✔1) Uncontrolled hemorrhage, such as
internal bleeding in the chest or abdomen
2) Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, such as congestive heart
failure, wounds of the heart, or progressive pulmonary edema
3) Complicated impending childbirth
✔✔A decision to use "Code 3" operation must be based upon reasonable cause to
believe that the medical emergency justifies the risks incurred when demanding the
right-of-way through traffic. - ✔✔However, any doubt as to the seriousness of the
emergency must be resolved in favor of the patient.
✔✔No medical emergency, however severe, justifies driving in a manner that risks loss
of control of vehicle or that relies on other drivers or pedestrian to react ideally. - ✔✔
