04262024 CA DMV AMBULANCE TEST by
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While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH - ANSWERSB. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above - ANSWERSB. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of
not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years - ANSWERSB. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is affected by:
,A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above - ANSWERSD. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - ANSWERSC. Prior to operation
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
, C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed - ANSWERSB. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last year, you may not
respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist - ANSWERSD. If any of the above circumstances exist
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment and to assist the
attendant in care of the injured:
A. Before responding to an emergency call
B. Within the first 90 days of employment
C. Within the first 6 months of employment
D. Within the first year of employment
1 - ANSWERSA. Before responding to an emergency call
When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance company may respond to
a motor vehicle accident:
A. Only upon instruction from a law-enforcement or public agency dispatcher
B. Promptly after receiving a call from a private person
C. Immediately after receiving the call via CB radio
D. Whenever your ambulance is closer to the scene than your competitor's - ANSWERSA. Only upon
instruction from a law-enforcement or public agency dispatcher
Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do not give sufficient warnings to:
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While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH - ANSWERSB. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should:
A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
B. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
C. Sound the siren continuously
D. Do all of the above - ANSWERSB. Avoid passing vehicles on their right
If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of
not less than:
A. Six months
B. One year
C. Two years
D. Three years - ANSWERSB. One year
You shall not drive an ambulance when your ability to operate the vehicle safely is affected by:
,A. Fatigue or illness
B. A temporary disability
C. A permanent disability
D. Any of the above - ANSWERSD. Any of the above
The ambulance driver is required to inspect the ambulance:
A. Once a week
B. Daily
C. Prior to operation
D. After each trip - ANSWERSC. Prior to operation
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
Smoking in the ambulance is:
A. Not mentioned in the regulations
B. Permitted by regulations
C. Prohibited only in the patient compartment
D. Permitted only as specified by regulation - ANSWERSA. Not mentioned in the regulations
While driving under "Code 3" exemptions, you may disobey a red stop signal only if:
A. The ambulance makes a full stop first
B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
, C. The ambulance does not exceed 25 MPH
D. There is no cross traffic observed - ANSWERSB. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15 MPH
Although you possess an ambulance driver certificate renewed after December of last year, you may not
respond to an emergency call:
A. If your drivers license has been suspended
B. If your required EMT has expired
C. If your medical certificate was not issued within the last two years
D. If any of the above circumstances exist - ANSWERSD. If any of the above circumstances exist
Every ambulance driver must be trained to use all the required ambulance equipment and to assist the
attendant in care of the injured:
A. Before responding to an emergency call
B. Within the first 90 days of employment
C. Within the first 6 months of employment
D. Within the first year of employment
1 - ANSWERSA. Before responding to an emergency call
When ambulances are readily available from two or more services, your ambulance company may respond to
a motor vehicle accident:
A. Only upon instruction from a law-enforcement or public agency dispatcher
B. Promptly after receiving a call from a private person
C. Immediately after receiving the call via CB radio
D. Whenever your ambulance is closer to the scene than your competitor's - ANSWERSA. Only upon
instruction from a law-enforcement or public agency dispatcher
Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do not give sufficient warnings to:
