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Private ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if:
Private ambulances may only respond to emergency calls if:
What is the definition of ambulance?
What is the definition of ambulance?
Rescue vehicle, vehicle modified to transport injured people.
What does Code 3 Operation describe?
What does Code 3 Operation describe?
Use of lights and sirens.
Code 3 is justified for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply)
Code 3 is justified for which of the following reasons? (Select all that apply)
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Do guilty verdicts that have been dismissed by courts still count as convictions?
Do guilty verdicts that have been dismissed by courts still count as convictions?
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Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name?
Must all ambulances operating under the same license display the same name?
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How many hours of service must be provided under each license?
How many hours of service must be provided under each license?
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How often must fire extinguishers be inspected and serviced?
How often must fire extinguishers be inspected and serviced?
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Ambulances will be inspected by CHP how often?
Ambulances will be inspected by CHP how often?
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What do destination restrictions prevent?
What do destination restrictions prevent?
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Who is not excluded as patient escorts? (Select all that apply)
Who is not excluded as patient escorts? (Select all that apply)
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Good Samaritan Laws protect EMTs when acts or omissions are performed in a grossly negligent manner.
Good Samaritan Laws protect EMTs when acts or omissions are performed in a grossly negligent manner.
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Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements?
Can CHP grant exceptions to statutory requirements?
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What is the purpose of the DMV ambulance driver test?
What is the purpose of the DMV ambulance driver test?
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You do not need an ambulance driving license if you are a police officer.
You do not need an ambulance driving license if you are a police officer.
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How many prerequisites are required to get an ambulance license?
How many prerequisites are required to get an ambulance license?
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Temporary certificates last _____ days
Temporary certificates last _____ days
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Regular certificates last no longer than _____ years.
Regular certificates last no longer than _____ years.
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Conditional validity means that your ambulance license is only valid when you have:
Conditional validity means that your ambulance license is only valid when you have:
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When are renewal applications accepted?
When are renewal applications accepted?
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If your ambulance driver's license is revoked, you can:
If your ambulance driver's license is revoked, you can:
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What is the Hearing committee composed of?
What is the Hearing committee composed of?
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What is an ambulance driver's primary responsibility?
What is an ambulance driver's primary responsibility?
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What does safe driving mean? (Select all that apply)
What does safe driving mean? (Select all that apply)
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What are the negative effects of Code 3 transport? (Select all that apply)
What are the negative effects of Code 3 transport? (Select all that apply)
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Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of trips.
Medical conditions that require Code 3 represent _ percent of trips.
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In case of doubt regarding the seriousness of the emergency when considering use of Code 3, the decision must be made in favor of:
In case of doubt regarding the seriousness of the emergency when considering use of Code 3, the decision must be made in favor of:
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Driving in a way that risks loss of control of the vehicle is justified in certain circumstances.
Driving in a way that risks loss of control of the vehicle is justified in certain circumstances.
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Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws under what conditions?
Ambulance drivers are exempt from certain traffic laws under what conditions?
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If a driver is involved in an accident but was exempt from certain traffic laws, he can still be criminally and civilly liable.
If a driver is involved in an accident but was exempt from certain traffic laws, he can still be criminally and civilly liable.
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What criteria determine if a driver exercised due regard toward the safety of others?
What criteria determine if a driver exercised due regard toward the safety of others?
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A rural driver at 55 mph may not hear the wail of the siren if his windows are closed and the radio is playing until the ambulance is _____ away.
A rural driver at 55 mph may not hear the wail of the siren if his windows are closed and the radio is playing until the ambulance is _____ away.
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A city driver with his windows down may hear the siren when it is _____ away.
A city driver with his windows down may hear the siren when it is _____ away.
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Hazards when driving with Code 3 include:
Hazards when driving with Code 3 include:
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When using a siren, ambulance drivers should:
When using a siren, ambulance drivers should:
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When using a warning lamp, excessive use reduces public respect of their purpose.
When using a warning lamp, excessive use reduces public respect of their purpose.
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The front steady burn red warning light should be displayed when an extreme hazard exists.
The front steady burn red warning light should be displayed when an extreme hazard exists.
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Do revolving, rotating, or flashing red lamps satisfy the requirement for a steady burn lamp?
Do revolving, rotating, or flashing red lamps satisfy the requirement for a steady burn lamp?
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Flashing red lights may only be displayed when an extreme hazard exists.
Flashing red lights may only be displayed when an extreme hazard exists.
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Flashing Amber Lights are used only for unusual traffic hazards until the hazard ceases to exist.
Flashing Amber Lights are used only for unusual traffic hazards until the hazard ceases to exist.
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Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by what three factors? (Select all that apply)
Warning lamp effectiveness may be reduced by what three factors? (Select all that apply)
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Should headlamps be used in the daylight?
Should headlamps be used in the daylight?
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What is the definition of defensive driving?
What is the definition of defensive driving?
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A preventable accident is one in which the driver failed to take reasonable precautions to avoid the accident.
A preventable accident is one in which the driver failed to take reasonable precautions to avoid the accident.
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Defensive driving requires:
Defensive driving requires:
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Is physical fitness a prerequisite for safe driving?
Is physical fitness a prerequisite for safe driving?
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What are the five elements of defensive driving? (Select all that apply)
What are the five elements of defensive driving? (Select all that apply)
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Loss of control is often due to:
Loss of control is often due to:
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What do minor backing mishaps result in? (Select all that apply)
What do minor backing mishaps result in? (Select all that apply)
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To back up a vehicle, where should a crew member be stationed?
To back up a vehicle, where should a crew member be stationed?
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What should be checked for before backing up?
What should be checked for before backing up?
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Before backing up, what should you push?
Before backing up, what should you push?
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At what pace should you back up?
At what pace should you back up?
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While backing up, what should you check constantly?
While backing up, what should you check constantly?
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Why are intersections the most likely cause of accidents?
Why are intersections the most likely cause of accidents?
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At an intersection, what should the driver check for?
At an intersection, what should the driver check for?
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At intersections, the driver should look to the left, then:
At intersections, the driver should look to the left, then:
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Maintain a safe ______ distance.
Maintain a safe ______ distance.
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A safe following distance enables a driver to:
A safe following distance enables a driver to:
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The distance required to react is greater than what?
The distance required to react is greater than what?
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You should keep a separation of at least ____ between the ambulance and the next vehicle.
You should keep a separation of at least ____ between the ambulance and the next vehicle.
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If the ambulance is large or heavy, increase following distances by:
If the ambulance is large or heavy, increase following distances by:
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If the surface is loose or slippery, increase following distances by:
If the surface is loose or slippery, increase following distances by:
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If vision is obscured, increase following distances by:
If vision is obscured, increase following distances by:
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If the driver is not fully alert, increase following distances by:
If the driver is not fully alert, increase following distances by:
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If the road surface is packed snow or ice, increase following distances by:
If the road surface is packed snow or ice, increase following distances by:
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At speeds of 40 to 60 mph, safely passing a vehicle takes:
At speeds of 40 to 60 mph, safely passing a vehicle takes:
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If you decide to pass a car and conditions are okay, what should you do? (Select all that apply)
If you decide to pass a car and conditions are okay, what should you do? (Select all that apply)
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When driving at high speeds, you should:
When driving at high speeds, you should:
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When speed is doubled, braking distance more than quadruples.
When speed is doubled, braking distance more than quadruples.
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In preparation for hazardous conditions, you must ensure that what equipment is in good condition? (Select all that apply)
In preparation for hazardous conditions, you must ensure that what equipment is in good condition? (Select all that apply)
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In hazardous conditions, you should drive at speeds appropriate for conditions and increase the:
In hazardous conditions, you should drive at speeds appropriate for conditions and increase the:
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During darkness, you should keep the windshield:
During darkness, you should keep the windshield:
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During darkness, you should keep the instrument lights:
During darkness, you should keep the instrument lights:
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During darkness, you should keep your eyes:
During darkness, you should keep your eyes:
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During darkness, you should slow your speed considerably on:
During darkness, you should slow your speed considerably on:
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To prevent hydroplaning, slow speeds, _________, and _____ are necessary.
To prevent hydroplaning, slow speeds, _________, and _____ are necessary.
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The responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily with the:
The responsibility for determining the mechanical safety of the ambulance rests primarily with the:
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Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the:
Responsibility for equipping and maintaining the ambulance rests with the:
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When should the driver inspect the ambulance?
When should the driver inspect the ambulance?
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The driver should ensure that scheduled vehicle maintenance has been performed at established:
The driver should ensure that scheduled vehicle maintenance has been performed at established:
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In inspecting the ambulance, the driver should make sure previous deficiencies have been corrected.
In inspecting the ambulance, the driver should make sure previous deficiencies have been corrected.
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The driver should determine if the ambulance is unsafe, not equipped, or maintained for:
The driver should determine if the ambulance is unsafe, not equipped, or maintained for:
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It is illegal for an owner to permit the operation of an ambulance that is not equipped as required.
It is illegal for an owner to permit the operation of an ambulance that is not equipped as required.
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Why should you inspect for carbon monoxide in ambulances?
Why should you inspect for carbon monoxide in ambulances?
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Requiring an ambulance driver's license for employment is helpful for what three reasons? (Select all that apply)
Requiring an ambulance driver's license for employment is helpful for what three reasons? (Select all that apply)
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Ensuring that there are no unlawful drugs or equipment on the ambulance is whose responsibility?
Ensuring that there are no unlawful drugs or equipment on the ambulance is whose responsibility?
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Who is responsible for integrating all emergency medical services systems in California?
Who is responsible for integrating all emergency medical services systems in California?
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The minimum certification requirement for the attendant in an ambulance is a valid _____ certificate.
The minimum certification requirement for the attendant in an ambulance is a valid _____ certificate.
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Regulations apply to which emergency ambulance services?
Regulations apply to which emergency ambulance services?
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May CHP give exemptions on training and education standards established by the EMS Authority?
May CHP give exemptions on training and education standards established by the EMS Authority?
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Training for all pre-hospital staff must include being trained in preventing _______ diseases and for first responders in _________ incidents.
Training for all pre-hospital staff must include being trained in preventing _______ diseases and for first responders in _________ incidents.
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Who must ambulance services follow for policies and procedures on the job?
Who must ambulance services follow for policies and procedures on the job?
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Safety equipment includes seat belts for:
Safety equipment includes seat belts for:
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Children and infants not secured to a gurney should be secured by:
Children and infants not secured to a gurney should be secured by:
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Are drivers and passengers seated in the front of the ambulance required to wear seat belts?
Are drivers and passengers seated in the front of the ambulance required to wear seat belts?
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Does safety equipment include heating and air conditioning?
Does safety equipment include heating and air conditioning?
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Ambulances should carry extrication equipment depending on:
Ambulances should carry extrication equipment depending on:
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Ambulance cots should be collapsible and capable of being elevated from the head or feet as well as:
Ambulance cots should be collapsible and capable of being elevated from the head or feet as well as:
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Study Notes
Ambulance Operation Regulations
- Private ambulances can respond to emergency calls only with authorization from the CHP.
- Ambulances are defined as rescue vehicles specifically modified for transporting injured individuals.
Code 3 Operations
- Code 3 operations involve the use of lights and sirens to indicate a response to emergencies.
- Justifications for Code 3 include saving lives, preventing undue suffering, and avoiding disabilities.
Licensing and Certification
- All ambulances under the same license must display the same name.
- Ambulances must provide 24 hours of service unless exempt from public agency calls.
- Six prerequisites for obtaining an ambulance license include being at least 18, having a valid CA driving license, passing a written test, submitting fingerprints, going through a medical examination, and providing a complete application.
- Regular ambulance certifications last up to 5 years, expiring on the same day as the driver's license.
Vehicle Safety and Inspections
- Fire extinguishers in ambulances must be inspected yearly or after each use.
- CHP inspects ambulances initially, yearly, and randomly.
- The responsibility for the mechanical safety of the ambulance lies mainly with the driver.
Patient Transport Considerations
- An ambulance driver's primary responsibility is the safe transport of patients, ensuring no risk of trauma or stress during the ride.
- Code 3 transport should be used for serious medical conditions like uncontrolled hemorrhage, respiratory issues, or complicated childbirth.
Defensive Driving Techniques
- Defensive driving entails avoiding accidents through sound judgment, alertness, skill, vision, and a good understanding of road rules.
- Maintaining a safe following distance, at least 3 seconds from the next vehicle, is essential for preventing collisions.
Emergency Response Strategies
- Judicious use of sirens is critical; drivers should assume others may not hear them and should use them only when necessary.
- At intersections, drivers should consistently check for hazards by looking left, right, and left again before proceeding.
Vehicle Handling in Various Conditions
- Drivers should adjust following distances based on vehicle size, road surfaces, visibility, and their alertness.
- In hazardous conditions, such as snow or ice, following distances should be tripled.
Passenger Safety
- All passengers in the ambulance, including infants and children, must be secured appropriately, with special restraint devices used for children not on gurneys.
Maintenance Responsibilities
- Owners are responsible for equipping and maintaining ambulances to ensure they meet operational requirements and safety standards.
- Drivers should regularly check ambulances for operational readiness at the beginning of each shift and upon any maintenance performed.
Regulatory Compliance
- The EMS Authority oversees the integration of emergency medical services, including training and certification for EMTs.
- Training for emergency staff includes education on infectious diseases and hazardous materials incidents.
Additional Equipment and Features
- Ambulances must have proper heating and air conditioning, and safety equipment, such as seat belts, should be available for each seat.
- Extrication equipment should be carried based on the availability from other rescue units.
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Test your knowledge on the regulations governing ambulance operations, including licensing, Code 3 responses, and certification requirements. This quiz covers essential guidelines for private ambulances and their emergency functions.
