California Ambulance Drivers License Test () Already Passed
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DRIVERS LICENSE
Institution
DRIVERS LICENSE
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 Requirement CHP n...
California Ambulance Drivers License
Test (2022/2023) Already Passed
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 Requirement ✔✔CHP needs to license all EMS vehicles
Ambulance ✔✔ambulances used to respond to emergency calls + rescue vehicles specifically
modified to transport injured persons
Emergency Service ✔✔functions involved in transporting patients with immediate/ acute
medical attention
Code 3 Opeartion ✔✔Use of red warning lamps + sirens. Justified when essential to save a life,
,Convictions ✔✔only criminal penalties/disabilities will release a person from EMS system to
protect the public, not to punish the person
Ambulance Identification ✔✔All ambulance under one license must display the same name on
the rear and both sides. This includes temporary vehicles
Service Availability ✔✔ambulance owners operating 2+ vehicles are required to privde 24 hr
service under each license
Warning Equipment standards ✔✔required to be equipped with warning lamps/sirens that
comply with CHP
Fire Extinguisher Servicing ✔✔Fire extinguishers inspected/serviced yearly OR immediately
after use
Ambulance Inspections ✔✔Vehicles to be inspected initially/annually by CHP personnel +
randomly. Need to verify that ambulance inspection is current with CHP current license period
of validity.
, Destination Restrictions ✔✔Restrictions to prevent EMS vehicles from traveling unnecessarily
long distances. Alternative transport locations must keep in mind appropriate patient care.
Escorts for Patients ✔✔Prohibition against unqualified personnel driving/attending to patient.
Good Samaritan Law ✔✔limited protection from civil liability when rendering medical services
in good faith.
Regulatory Exemptions ✔✔CHP cannot grant exemptions to requirements/regulations of other
agencies. Exemptions are granted hereby:
-alleviate specific hardships related to public welfare
Certificate Requirement - regulatory requirement ✔✔All drivers must possess a valid ambulance
driver certificate from the DMV
Certificate requirement purpose ✔✔Driving certificate demonstrates limited knowledge of laws
pertaining to ambulance operations. Serves as a screening function
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