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California Ambulance Drivers License Test 2024 Questions and Answers
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California Ambulance Drivers LicenseTest 2024 Questions and Answers
Compliance - ANSWERcompliance with applicability of requirements + defensive driving
= safe patient transport
applicability of regulations - ANSWERregulations adopted by California Highway Patrol
apply to public/private ambulance used for EMS. Not for ambulances not used for EMS
Service License Requirement - ANSWERCHP needs to license all EMS vehicles
Ambulance - ANSWERambulances used to respond to emergency calls + rescue
vehicles specifically modified to transport injured persons
Emergency Service - ANSWERfunctions involved in transporting patients with
immediate/ acute medical attention
Code 3 Opeartion - ANSWERUse of red warning lamps + sirens. Justified when
essential to save a life, prevent undue suffering, reduce/ prevent disability.
Convictions - ANSWERonly criminal penalties/disabilities will release a person from
EMS system to protect the public, not to punish the person
Ambulance Identification - ANSWERAll ambulance under one license must display the
same name on the rear and both sides. This includes temporary vehicles
Service Availability - ANSWERambulance owners operating 2+ vehicles are required to
privde 24 hr service under each license
Warning Equipment standards - ANSWERrequired to be equipped with warning
lamps/sirens that comply with CHP
Fire Extinguisher Servicing - ANSWERFire extinguishers inspected/serviced yearly OR
immediately after use
Ambulance Inspections - ANSWERVehicles 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 - ANSWERRestrictions to prevent EMS vehicles from traveling
unnecessarily long distances. Alternative transport locations must keep in mind
appropriate patient care.
Escorts for Patients - ANSWERProhibition against unqualified personnel
driving/attending to patient.
Good Samaritan Law - ANSWERlimited protection from civil liability when rendering
medical services in good faith.
Regulatory Exemptions - ANSWERCHP cannot grant exemptions to
requirements/regulations of other agencies. Exemptions are granted hereby:
-alleviate specific hardships related to public welfare
Certificate Requirement - regulatory requirement - ANSWERAll drivers must possess a
valid ambulance driver certificate from the DMV
Certificate requirement purpose - ANSWERDriving certificate demonstrates limited
knowledge of laws pertaining to ambulance operations. Serves as a screening function
Driving certificate exemption - ANSWERambulance driver certificates not required for
following:
1) everyone qualified to drive must possess a valid certificate
2)if out of state certificates are properly certified then they can operate in interstate
emergency services. CHP can determine if they see a driver as unfit and have them re-
certify within CA
Application and Issuance - application - ANSWERApplication can be made at a local
DMV application is $67
Application and Issuance - prerequisite - ANSWER-at least 18
-possess a drivers license in CA
-file property completed -application certifying any criminal convictions
-passa . written test about operation, equipment, driver certification requirements
-submit fingerprints
-submit ME report from within past two years
Certificate Term - Temporary certificate - ANSWERcertificate void after 180 days from
date of issuance
Certificate Term- regular certificate - ANSWERcertificate is issued for a term not to
exceed five years, will expire on the same day as the applicants driver license
Certificate Term - Conditional Validity - ANSWERambulance driver certificate valid only
when accompanied by valid driver's license + ME cert + approved by DMV. Driver must
be EMT after 1 year employment
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