Ambulance Driver Test with 100% correct answers

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) persons driving based out-of-state as long as they are certified by their state of origin. What is the maximum speed for transport of a stabilized patient? The speed limit. What are conditions that warrant Code 3 transport? Uncontrolled hemorrhage, uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory impairment, complicated impending childbirth, etc What are prerequisites for the special exemptions to certain traffic laws? 1) amb. is being driven in response to emergency call, 2) is displaying a steady red light visible from 1000' to the front of vehicle, 3) siren is used as is reasonably necessary What is a guideline in determining whether or not "due regard" has been exercised by a driver? Sufficient notice of amb. approach to allow others to yield the right-of-way. Drive safe, and don't expect that others will yield as supposed to. What side of the road are motorists legally required to move to in the approach of an emergency vehicle? To the right - so don't pass on the right! When is the front STEADY BURNING red light indicated? When an extreme hazard exists. This may be supplemented by rotating or flashing red lights. When are the FLASHING red warning lights indicated? Only during extremely hazardous conditions, or any incident that requires traffic to stop or be directed. When are the FLASHING AMBER lights indicated? When an unusual traffic hazard exists. Is use of headlights during the daytime effective in reducing accidents? Yep. What are the five elements of defensive driving? VJAKS - Vision, Judgement, Alertness, Knowledge, Skill If an ambulance must be backed what do you have to remember? Crew member stationed outside left rear of vehicle and BLOW THE HORN before backing What is the moving vehicle separation requirement (time)? 3 seconds. For wrist and ankle restraints, how wide should they be before tying? In order to maintain what width after tying? 3" before tying, 2" after If your ambulance driver certificate has been revoked for reckless driving you can reapply only after how long? One year. What will you do if you are unable to respond to a dispatch call immediately? Notify the dispatcher of your inability to respond. What is the maximum speed allowed when disobeying any official traffic control stop sign or signal? 15mph When is an inappropriate time for use of siren and red warning light during a Code 3? When traffic is congested to a degree that increased ambulance speed and right-of-way cannot be gained thereby. What is the distance that floodlights cannot exceed at the level of the roadway? And when are ambulances allowed to used them? 75'. Only at the scene of