EMT Ambulance (CDL) Test DMV
Questions & Answers
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, which hazards should you anticipate?
A. inattentive drivers
B. blind intersections
C. drivers not following the Move Over Law
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. All of the above
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1
(ambulance) certificate:
A. after two years of employment
B. only to renew an ambulance driver certificate
C. within one year of employment
D. only if necessary - ANSWERSC. within one year of employment
In city traffic, a driver with car windows open and no radio playing might not detect the
siren more than ______ ft away.
A. 15
B. 123
C. 50
D. 100 - ANSWERSB. 123
The driver should look ______ before entering an intersection.
A. right and left
B. it doesn't matter as long as he/she looks both ways
C. right-left-right
D. left-right-left - ANSWERSD. left-right-left
Your ambulance drivers certificate may be denied or revoked if you are convicted of:
A. possession of stolen property
B. possession of marijuana
C. indecent exposure
D. any of the above - ANSWERSD. any of the above
, When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance
company may respond to a MVA:
A. promptly after receiving a call from a private person
B. immediately after receiving a call from another ambulance driver
C. only upon instruction from a peace officer or a public agency dispatcher
D. whenever your ambulance is closer to the scene than your competitor's -
ANSWERSC. only upon instruction from a peace officer or a public agency dispatcher
Who has the main authority for managing the scene of a traffic accident that involves
injuries?
A. public safety agency having investigative authority
B. paramedics
C. the driver
D. ambulance attendant - ANSWERSB. paramedics
A temporary certificate becomes void after:
A. 1 year
B. 3 months
C. 5 years
D. 180 days - ANSWERSD. 180 days
What are the drivers legally required to do when an ambulance is approaching with its
lights flashing?
A. pull over to the left and stop
B. continue with the posted speed, the ambulance will pass you on the left
C. slow down and proceed with caution
D. pull over to the right and stop - ANSWERSD. pull over to the right and stop
The amber warning lights on the ambulance may be displayed only:
A. during an unusual traffic hazard
B. when loading a patient
C. at the scene of an emergency
D. during "Code 3" operation - ANSWERSA. during an unusual traffic hazard
When is it necessary to display a steady red light on an ambulance?
A. when you are done with your shift
B. every time you drive an ambulance
C. when passing other vehicles
D. in case of an extreme hazard - ANSWERSD. in case of an extreme hazard
When a qualified attendant is not readily available, the driver's responsibility is to:
A. wait for the attendant
B. ask a trainee to help
C. respond promptly without the attendant
D. notify the dispatcher that you are unable to respond - ANSWERSD. notify the
dispatcher that you are unable to respond
Questions & Answers
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, which hazards should you anticipate?
A. inattentive drivers
B. blind intersections
C. drivers not following the Move Over Law
D. All of the above - ANSWERSD. All of the above
Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1
(ambulance) certificate:
A. after two years of employment
B. only to renew an ambulance driver certificate
C. within one year of employment
D. only if necessary - ANSWERSC. within one year of employment
In city traffic, a driver with car windows open and no radio playing might not detect the
siren more than ______ ft away.
A. 15
B. 123
C. 50
D. 100 - ANSWERSB. 123
The driver should look ______ before entering an intersection.
A. right and left
B. it doesn't matter as long as he/she looks both ways
C. right-left-right
D. left-right-left - ANSWERSD. left-right-left
Your ambulance drivers certificate may be denied or revoked if you are convicted of:
A. possession of stolen property
B. possession of marijuana
C. indecent exposure
D. any of the above - ANSWERSD. any of the above
, When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance
company may respond to a MVA:
A. promptly after receiving a call from a private person
B. immediately after receiving a call from another ambulance driver
C. only upon instruction from a peace officer or a public agency dispatcher
D. whenever your ambulance is closer to the scene than your competitor's -
ANSWERSC. only upon instruction from a peace officer or a public agency dispatcher
Who has the main authority for managing the scene of a traffic accident that involves
injuries?
A. public safety agency having investigative authority
B. paramedics
C. the driver
D. ambulance attendant - ANSWERSB. paramedics
A temporary certificate becomes void after:
A. 1 year
B. 3 months
C. 5 years
D. 180 days - ANSWERSD. 180 days
What are the drivers legally required to do when an ambulance is approaching with its
lights flashing?
A. pull over to the left and stop
B. continue with the posted speed, the ambulance will pass you on the left
C. slow down and proceed with caution
D. pull over to the right and stop - ANSWERSD. pull over to the right and stop
The amber warning lights on the ambulance may be displayed only:
A. during an unusual traffic hazard
B. when loading a patient
C. at the scene of an emergency
D. during "Code 3" operation - ANSWERSA. during an unusual traffic hazard
When is it necessary to display a steady red light on an ambulance?
A. when you are done with your shift
B. every time you drive an ambulance
C. when passing other vehicles
D. in case of an extreme hazard - ANSWERSD. in case of an extreme hazard
When a qualified attendant is not readily available, the driver's responsibility is to:
A. wait for the attendant
B. ask a trainee to help
C. respond promptly without the attendant
D. notify the dispatcher that you are unable to respond - ANSWERSD. notify the
dispatcher that you are unable to respond
