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CA DMV AMBULANCE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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"A Regular ambulance Certificate is issued not to exceed _____ years and will expire as the applicant's
driver license. - CORRECT ANSWER 5"
"Temporary Certificate becomes void after: - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days"
"If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less than: A. Six months B. One year C. Two years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 - CORRECT ANSWER B. One year"
"If your ambulance drivers certificate has been revoked for reckless driving, you may reapply after a period of not less than: A. Six months B. One year C. Two years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 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER D. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER C. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER B. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER D. 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 - CORRECT ANSWER A. 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
A. Service owner B. Ambulance attendant C. Service mechanic
D. Ambulance driver - CORRECT ANSWER D. Ambulance driver"
"Your ambulance drivers certificate may be denied or revoked for conviction of: A. Possession of stolen property B. Possession of marijuana C. Indecent exposure
D. Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. Any of the above"
"Authority for the management of the scene of a traffic accident involving injuries is vested in the: A. Public safety agency having investigative authority B. Paramedic C. Ambulance attendant
D. Most medically qualified health care professional - CORRECT ANSWER A. Public safety agency
having investigative authority"
"Temporary Certificate becomes void after: - CORRECT ANSWER 180 days"
"Regular Certificate is issued not to exceed _____ years and will expire as the applicant's driver license. -
CORRECT ANSWER Five"
"Minimum requirements for beginner driver?
Within a year with initial issuance of ambulance driver certificate must have? - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
- Advance first Aid certificate
- valid certificate in CPR
- EMT-1 certificate" "There are certain medical conditions that probably require "Code 3" operation but these transports
constitute 5-7 % of total trips: (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment
- Complicated impending childbirth,(e.g. requiring operative intervention)" "In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____mph with the radio playing may not
be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as ____ away. - CORRECT ANSWER 55
mph , 33 feet"
"In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detect the siren more
than _____ feet away - CORRECT ANSWER 123 (this one seems fishy)"
"Particular hazards that should be anticipated during Code 3:
(name 4) - CORRECT ANSWER blind intersections
driveways motorist with impaired hearing inattentive drivers" "Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by:
(name 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Low sun or glare
Confusion with traffic signals or neon lights Their position on the ambulance (if too high or low..might be out of driver's range of vision)" "In rural environment, a person in a closed car proceeding at ____mph with the radio playing may not
be aware of a penetrating electronic siren until it is as close as ____ away. - CORRECT ANSWER 55
mph , 33 feet" "High speed patient transportation is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that probably require "Code 3" transport include A. Serious Fractures B. Spinal Injuries C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage
D. Heart Attacks - CORRECT ANSWER C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage"
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 - CORRECT ANSWER B. The ambulance speed is slowed
to 15 MPH" "When driving an ambulance "Code 3" the driver should: A. Display a flashing red warning lamp
D. There is no cross traffic observed - CORRECT ANSWER B. The ambulance speed is slowed to 15
MPH"
"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 - CORRECT ANSWER A.
Only upon instruction from a law-enforcement or public agency dispatcher" "Your ambulance drivers certificate may be denied or revoked for conviction of: A. Possession of stolen property B. Possession of marijuana C. Indecent exposure
D. Any of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D. Any of the above"
"Minimum requirements for beginner driver?
Within a year with initial issuance of ambulance driver certificate must have? - CORRECT ANSWER
Minimum requirements for beginner driver?
- Advance first Aid certificate and valid certificate in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Within a year with initial issuance of ambulance driver certificate must have?
- EMT-1 certificate" "Studies have shown that sirens on emergency vehicles do not give sufficient warnings to: A. Pedestrians B. Drivers of vehicles directly ahead C. Drivers of vehicles approaching on a cross street
D. Drivers of vehicles moving slowly in dense traffic - CORRECT ANSWER C. Drivers of vehicles
approaching on a cross street" "Unless specifically exempted, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT-1(ambulance) certificate: A. Within one year of employment B. After two years of employment
C. Only if needed to work as an attendant
D. Only to renew an ambulance driver certificate - CORRECT ANSWER A. Within one year of
employment" "Following distances should be used as a general rule:
- Increased ___ % if the ambulance is large or heavy
- __x if road is slippery/loose, vision is obscured or driver not alert
3. __x if road surface packed with snow/ice - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Increased 50% if the ambulance is
large or heavy
- 2x if road is slippery/loose, vision is obscured or driver not alert
- 3x if road surface packed with snow/ice" "Particular hazards that should be anticipated during Code 3:
(name 4) - CORRECT ANSWER blind intersections
driveways motorist with impaired hearing inattentive drivers" "Particular hazards that should be anticipated during Code 3: (name 4) :: clues: _________ intersections ___________s motorist with _____ _______
_________ drivers - CORRECT ANSWER blind intersections
driveways motorist with impaired hearing inattentive drivers" "High speed Driving primary rules:
"In city traffic a driver with the car windows open and no radio playing might not detect the siren more
than _____ feet away - CORRECT ANSWER 123 ft"
"A conviction that has been set aside or dismissed following probation as permitted by Penal Code Section 1203.4: A. Is considered a conviction regardless of the dismissal B. Will have no effect on the application C. Need not be reported on the application
D. May not be used to used to disqualify an applicant - CORRECT ANSWER A. Is considered a
conviction regardless of the dismissal"
"Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by: (name 3) - CORRECT ANSWER Low sun or glare
Confusion with traffic signals or neon lights Their position on the ambulance (if too high or low..might be out of driver's range of vision)" "What are the five elements of defensive driving?
- K___________________
- A___________________
- V___________________
- Driver should _____ _____ by ______________ ___________ __________ ____ ______________ to at least __/___mile ahead to observe ________.
- J___________________
5. S________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Knowledge
- Alertness
- Vision
- Driver should aim high by raising his field of vision to at least 1/4 of a mile ahead to observe potential hazards.
- Judgment
- Skill"
"What are the five elements of defensive driving? - CORRECT ANSWER VJAKS - Vision, Judgement,
Alertness, Knowledge, Skill" "What is VJAKS? Very Jolly Aklopsu King of Solid Organs
Various Jellies Always Kontain Sugar - CORRECT ANSWER The five elements of defensive driving:
VJAKS - Vision, Judgement, Alertness, Knowledge, Skill"
"If the ambulance is large or heavy increase following distances by: - CORRECT ANSWER 50%"
"You should keep a separation of at least ____ between the ambulance and the next vehicle - CORRECT
ANSWER 3 seconds"
"Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving as patient
escorts does not exclude: - CORRECT ANSWER - Family,
- Other persons concerned with the patients well being
- Minors should be allowed to come whenever possible"
"How many hours of service (per day) must be provided under each license? - CORRECT ANSWER 24,
unless the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies."
"When using a siren Ambulance drivers should: (name 4) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. assume drivers do not
hear the siren at safe distances under most conditions especially at intersections
- assume drivers have difficulty locating the source of the siren
- use the siren only when it is most effective
- never pass on the right"
"If the driver is not fully alert increase following distances by - CORRECT ANSWER 2x"
"Warning Lamp effectiveness may be reduced by what 3 factors? clue:
- LS/G
- C w/ ts & nl
3. P - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Low Sun or Glare
"Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent ____ - ____ percent of trips - CORRECT ANSWER 5 -
"Intersections are the most likely cause of accidents because ... (4) - CORRECT ANSWER ...
- visibility is obstructed
- Drivers misjudge clearance
- Motorists may not see or hear the ambulance
- Two or more ambulances meet at an intersection" "Intersections are the most likely cause of accidents because ... (4) clues:
- v________ is o_________________
- D_________s misjudge c_______________.
- Motorists may not _____ or ______ the ambulance
4. Two or more a____________ may meet at an i_____________________ - CORRECT ANSWER 1.
visibility is obstructed
- Drivers misjudge clearance
- Motorists may not see or hear the ambulance
- Two or more ambulances meet at an intersection"
"Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the ... - CORRECT ANSWER
owner"
"Utility flood lamps may be used when? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. At the scene of emergency
- While unloading and loading patients"
"Minimum oxygen requirement available - CORRECT ANSWER 30 minutes of oxygen at no less than
10L/min"
"How many complete sets of clean linen supplies per ambulance cot? - CORRECT ANSWER 4"
"Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws in what conditions (name 2 yes and 1 no) -
CORRECT ANSWER 1. Responding to an Emergency call
- Displaying a steady burn red warning lamp with 1000 feet of visibility in front of the vehicle
- Reckless driving and driving under the influence are never justified"
"How many feet of visibility (minimum) must the steady red warning lamp be visible from? - CORRECT
ANSWER 1000' (fact check this asap)"
"A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tread depth in any two adjacent grooves is less than: A. 1/32 of an inch B. 3/32 of an inch C. 1/16 of an inch
D. None of the above - CORRECT ANSWER A. 1/32 of an inch"
"You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance to: A. The Department of Motor Vehicles B. Your Employer C. The California Highway Patrol
D. All the above - CORRECT ANSWER B. Your Employer"
"There are certain medical conditions that probably require "Code 3" operation but these transports constitute 5-7 % of total trips:
(name 3) - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular
- Uncontrolled respiratory impairment
- Complicated impending childbirth,(e.g. requiring operative intervention)" "In order to maintain a valid ambulance driver certificate you must pass a physical examination: A. Every year B. Every two years C. When renewing the EMT-1(Ambulance) certificate
D. When renewing the ambulance driver certificate - CORRECT ANSWER B. Every two years"
