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CALIFORNIA AMBULANCE DRIVERS TEST
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+
Driving in a way that risks loss of control of the vehicle or relies on drivers or pedestrians to react ideally is justified in what circumstances Never Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws in what conditions
- 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 If a driver is involved in an accident, but was exempt from certain traffic laws can he still be criminally and civilly liable? Yes, if he was not acting with due regard for the safety of others. Determining if a driver exercised due regard toward the safety of others is based on what criteria:
- Sufficient notice of the ambulances approach was given.
- signalling equipment a) whether it was necessary to use it b) whether it was used c) whether it was audible and/or visible
- speed of the vehicle should never prevent the driver from maintaining complete control of it.
- If the driver decelerated before impact with a driver who did not yield A rural driver at 55mph may not hear the wail of the siren if his windows are closed and the radio is playing until the ambulance is ___ away 33 feet A city driver with his windows down may hear the siren when it is ___ away 123 Hazards when driving with Code 3 include
- blind intersections
- driveways
- motorists with impaired hearing
- inattentive drivers
Flashing Amber Lights used only for unusual traffic hazards, until hazard ceases to exist. Warning Lamp effectiveness may be reduced by what 3 factors
- low sun or glare
- confusion with traffic signals and neon lights
- Their position if mounted to high or low on the ambulance. Should headlamps be used in the daylight? yes, they increase visibility. Definition of defensive driving: doing everything reasonably possible to avoid accidents. a preventable accident is one in which the driver failed to take reasonable precautions to avoid the accident Defensive driving requires
continual exercise of sound judgment and good driving habits with an awareness that all other drivers cannot be relied upon to drive safely Is physical fitness a prerequisite for safe driving? Yes. Five elements of defensive driving
- knowledge: of the rules of the road, his, and his vehicles limitations.
- Alertness: of potential hazards
- Vision: as speed increases visual accuracy decreases
- Judgement: knowing what to do when
- Skill: in handling an ambulance. Loss of control is often due to
- driving to fast for the conditions
- Accelerating too hard
- Braking too hard
- Changing direction to hard
- Taking a curve to fast Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if CHP has authorized them to
How many hours of service must be provided under each license? 24, unless the ambulance does not respond to calls from public agencies. Fire extinguishers must be inspected and serviced yearly or immediately after use Ambulances will be inspected by CHP initially yearly and randonmly Destination restrictions prevent ambulances from taking unnecessarily long routes. Escorts for patients: The prohibition against unqualified drivers and attendants serving as patient escorts does not exclude Family, other persons concerned with the patients well being minors should be allowed to come whenever possible
Good Samaritan Laws do not protect EMT's when acts or omissions are performed in a grossly negligent manner or not in good faith. Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements? No Purpose of DMV ambulance driver test is not to prove driving competence, but to screen those with criminal backgrounds, physical disabilities, or poor driving habits. You do not need an ambulance driving license if are a police officer firefighter or if you are licensed in an a different state and driving in an emergency into CA. 6 Prerequisites to getting an Ambulance license.
- 18 years old
- Hold a valid CA driving license
- File a complete application including criminal convictions and certain traffic offenses
- Pass a written test
Hearing committee is composed of 3 members representing the DMV, CHP, and EMS Authority. An ambulance drivers primary responsibility is Safe transport of the patient Safe means
- not risking an accident
- smooth driving a) that does not stress or traumatize the patient b) that permits attendant to give medical care Negative affects of Code 3 transport include
- frightening patient
- putting a stable patient into shock
- Disrupting ongoing medical treatment Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of trips 5-
Medical conditions that require Code 3 transport include
- Uncontrolled hemorrhage a) internal chest or abdomen bleeding
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment a) congestive heart failure b) wounds to the heart c) progressive pulmonary edema
- Complicated or impending childbirth a) a case that requires operative intervention Any doubt as to the seriousness of the emergency when considering use of Code 3, must be decided in favor of the patient Minor backing mishaps (crashes) result in
- keeping an ambulance out of service
- costly repairs
- additional paperworl
- poor public image
- expensive insurance
- job loss
- Motorists may not see or hear the ambulance
- Two or more ambulances meet at an intersection At an intersection the driver should check for actual and potential hazards well in advance of the intersection At intersections the driver should look to the left, then then to the right, then, the left again before entering the intersection. Maintain a safe ______ distance following A safe following distance enables a driver to stop or steer around without crashing into a vehicle that stops suddenly Is greater than the distance required to react (3/4ths of a second), but shorter than the total stopping time
You should keep a separation of at least ____ between the ambulance and the next vehicle 3 seconds If the ambulance is large or heavy increase following distances by 50% If the surface is loose or slippery increase following distances by 2X If vision is obscured increase following distances by 2X If the driver is not fully alert increase following distances by 2X If the road surface is packed snow or ice increase following distances by 3X
In hazardous conditions drive at speeds appropriate for conditions and increase the following speed During darkness keep the windshield clean During darkness keep the instrument lights dim During darkness keep your eyes moving During darkness slow your speed considerably on turns slow speeds, _________, and _____ prevents hydroplaning inflated tires and deep treads
The responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily with the driver Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the owner Driver should inspect the ambulance when? at the beginning of every shift Driver should ensure that scheduled vehicle maintainence has been performed at established intervals In inspecting the ambulance the Driver should make sure previous deficiencies have been corrected The driver should determine if the ambulance is unsafe, not equipped, or maintained for emergency operation
the minimum certification requirement for the attendant in an ambulance is a valid _____ certificate EMT- regulations apply to which emergency ambulance services of a. private b. public c. volunteer d. subscription e. industrial all of them May CHP give exemptions on training and education standards established by the EMS Authority? No Training for all pre-hospital staff must include being trained in preventing _______ diseases and for first responders in _________ incidents. infectious, hazardous materials
Who must ambulance services follow for policies and procedures/scope of practice questions on the job? medical control Safety Equipment includes seat belts for every seat children and infants not secured to a gurney should be secured by child/infant restraint devised. Are drivers and passengers seated in the front of the ambulance required to wear seat belts? No. Does safety equipment includes heating and air conditioning? Yes Ambulances should carry extrication equipment depending on if it is readily available from other rescue units or not.
