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[Show more]Private Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if 
CHP has authorized them to 
 
 
 
Definition of Ambulance 
Rescue vehicle 
Vehicle modified to transport injured people 
 
 
 
Code 3 Operation describes 
use of lights and sirens 
 
 
 
Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons 
1 to save a life 
2...
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Add to cartPrivate Ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if 
CHP has authorized them to 
 
 
 
Definition of Ambulance 
Rescue vehicle 
Vehicle modified to transport injured people 
 
 
 
Code 3 Operation describes 
use of lights and sirens 
 
 
 
Code 3 is justified for 3 reasons 
1 to save a life 
2...
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...
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Add to cartHigh 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...
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Add to cartTo 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...
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Add to cartCompliance 
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...
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Add to cartRequired 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 ...
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Add to cartPrivate 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...
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Add to cartThe 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...
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Add to cartWhat 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...
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Add to cartThe 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...
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Add to cartPrivate 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...
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Add to cartYou 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...
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Add to cartHigh 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...
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