AMBULANCE DRIVER EXAMS COMPILATION BUNDLE 2023/2024

High speed patient transport is usually unnecessary but the five to seven percent that require code 3 transport include uncontrolled hemorrhage The ambulance drivers primary responsibility is Safe patient transport You must demonstrate your ability to safely operate an ambulance tono...

To whom do the CHP regulations NOT apply to? Ambulances not used to respond to emergency calls or ones that are federally owned. Can private ambulances operate as emergency vehicles? Only if licensed by the CHP Do public ambulances need to be licensed by the CHP? No What sect...

Compliance compliance with applicability of requirements + defensive driving = safe patient transport applicability of regulations regulations adopted by California Highway Patrol apply to public/private ambulance used for EMS. Not for ambulances not used for EMS Service License Requ...

Required emergency care equipment may be legally removed from the ambulance while Using the ambulance for infant transportation Dismissal of a driver because of a dishonest act committed must be Reported to the DMV A tire may not be used on an ambulance when it is so worn that the tr...

Private ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if CHP has authorized them to do so. An ambulance is defined as -a rescue vehicle. -a vehicle modified to transport injured people. Code 3 Operation describes use of lights and sirens. Code 3 is justified for what three ...

The regulations apply to all publicly and privately owned ambulances except to... Ambulances that do NOT respond to emergency calls and those that are federally owned. Privately owned ambulances must be licensed by... CHP in order to operate as emergency vehicles. Ambulance Any vehi...

What is the most urgent Code? 3 How often are fire extinguishers to be inspected and serviced? Yearly, or immediately after use. Who is not required to hold an Ambulance Driver Certificate? 1) persons in the line of duty as Police, Sheriffs, Fire (does not include voulnteers) 2) per...

The following are essential for safe ambulance operation: - Compliance with applicable requirements - Exercise of sound judgment - Defensive driving techniques Emergency ambulance service regulations are adopted by California Highway Patrol (CHP) apply to: All publicly and privately owned...

Private ambulances should only respond if ... CHP or Dispatch has authorized them Definition of Ambulance: Rescue vehicle modified to transport injured people Code 3 operation uses ... lights & sirens 3 reasons for Code 3 operation: To save a life Prevent undue suffering Preve...

You may display the ambulances amber warning lamps only: when an unusual traffic hazard exists Unless granted an exemption by DMV, a new ambulance driver must obtain a valid EMT 1 certificate: within one year of initial employment When driving an ambulance (code 3), you must still ob...

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 C. Uncontrolled Hemorrhage The ambulance drivers primary respons...