Ambulance Driver Certification

Privately owned or operated emergency ambulances may not be equipped and operated as emergency vehicles nor respond to an emergency call unless - Answer-The operating service has been licensed to do so by the California Highway Patrol. The term "Ambulance" refers to - Answer-Ambulances used to respond to emergency calls. However, the definition includes any vehicle, such as a "rescue" vehicle, when it has been specially modified or equipped with the intent to transport injured persons. "Code 3" is the term used to describe - Answer-The use of red warning lamps and sirens if the vehicle is being driven in response to an emergency call. "Code 3" is justified only when - Answer-Initially responding to an emergency call or when speed in obtaining emergency medical care appears essential to save a life, prevent undue suffering, or to reduce or prevent disability. The service name of an ambulance must be displayed - Answer-On both sides and the rear of each vehicle in letter that contrast sharply with the background. Lettering should be 4 in or more in height and in a color that is visible during the daytime. Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced - Answer-Yearly or immediately after use Licensed vehicles are required to be inspected - Answer-initially and then yearly by the California Highway Patrol. If not in compliance, the ambulance may be removed from service until the problem has been corrected. This applies to both private and publicly owned ambulances. Destination restrictions are established to - Answer-Prevent ambulance transportation of emergency patients over unnecessarily long distances to obtain medical attention. The purpose of an ambulance driver certificate is - Answer-not a verification of driving competence but to show that an individual has knowledge of the laws pertaining to ambulance operations and has not been disqualified from employment by criminal activities, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits. Ambulance driver certificate is not required for - Answer-police officers, deputy sheriffs, members of a fire department, or someone driving an ambulance from out of state into California. Tempora