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whiteoleander28 · 09-07-2008, 02:16 PM

So I'm totally new to this site, and thus the EMS profession...but I want to take the CA DMV ambulance dl test soon and was just wondering if anyone had any advice/tips on passing? I haven't found much useful info online....

**Sapphyre** · 09-07-2008, 02:23 PM

Go to the DMV and spend the 5 bucks on the ambulance driver handbook. Then read it, the whole thing. Twice. Then, maybe, if you're still iffy, read it again. After that, AMR EVOC has an online practice test. Take that until you pass it 100%. By then, you should pass the ambulance driver test.

**MMiz** · 09-07-2008, 02:25 PM

I don't know much about California's Ambulance Driver Written Exam, but it looks like AMR has an online practice test. Some people in the past have mentioned that you can go to the DMV and for a nominal fee get a ambulance driver handbook. That seems like a good investment. Good luck!

whiteoleander28 · 09-07-2008, 11:38 PM

Thanks guys...I actually did come across the practice test by AMR so I have those answers, I just wasn't sure how many of those questions, if any, would actually be on one of the DMV tests....thanks again

**Sapphyre** · 09-07-2008, 11:43 PM

I'll say this, if all you use is the practice test, you won't pass. But, it is VERY helpful.

MattCA · 09-09-2008, 03:12 PM

I have a friend that just texted me saying hes about to take it. He said you get three tries to pass it. I'm hearing about having to do another live scan, emt cert., and physical.

**Sapphyre** · 09-09-2008, 04:23 PM

Yes, Matt, Another Live Scan. You also need a DOT physical. This is NOT just a doctor's note, it's a full on physical, with a UA dip, and you get a nifty little green card. The live scan has to be on the DMV's form. You don't HAVE to have your EMT cert, but, if you don't, you'll get a 1 year temporary license, and you'll have to present your cert to renew it. Your county card works for this if you have one. The test isn't that bad, but you do need to read the handbook.

EMTWintz · 09-09-2008, 04:39 PM

Is it customary to have to take a test to drive an ambul? I haven't heard of this. Is it just in certain states?

JPINFV · 09-09-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphyre

Yes, Matt, Another Live Scan. You also need a DOT physical. This is NOT just a doctor's note, it's a full on physical, with a UA dip, and you get a nifty little green card. The live scan has to be on the DMV's form. You don't HAVE to have your EMT cert, but, if you don't, you'll get a 1 year temporary license, and you'll have to present your cert to renew it. Your county card works for this if you have one. The test isn't that bad, but you do need to read the handbook.

Oh, and pro tip with the urine analysis. Don't do heavy work like, say, moving furniture because you're changing apartments. You will have trace amounts of blood in the UA and will be invited back to get retested. >.<

MattCA · 09-09-2008, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JPINFV

Oh, and pro tip with the urine analysis. Don't do heavy work like, say, moving furniture because you're changing apartments. You will have trace amounts of blood in the UA and will be invited back to get retested. >.<

what about mountain biking? I do that every day or really often. Or horseback riding? Been doing a lot of that lately.

09-07-2008, 02:23 PM	#2
Sapphyre Community Leader Emeritus Community Leader Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles County, CA Posts: 914 Training: EMT-Basic	Go to the DMV and spend the 5 bucks on the ambulance driver handbook. Then read it, the whole thing. Twice. Then, maybe, if you're still iffy, read it again. After that, AMR EVOC has an online practice test. Take that until you pass it 100%. By then, you should pass the ambulance driver test. __________________ NREMT-B Civil Air Patrol - California Wing - Inland Empire Group -no more "Teach me please"

09-07-2008, 02:25 PM	#3
MMiz Community Leader I put the M in EMTLife Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Down South Posts: 1,000,004,290 Training: EMT-Basic	I don't know much about California's Ambulance Driver Written Exam, but it looks like AMR has an online practice test. Some people in the past have mentioned that you can go to the DMV and for a nominal fee get a ambulance driver handbook. That seems like a good investment. Good luck! __________________ Matt EMT-B

09-07-2008, 11:43 PM	#5
Sapphyre Community Leader Emeritus Community Leader Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles County, CA Posts: 914 Training: EMT-Basic	I'll say this, if all you use is the practice test, you won't pass. But, it is VERY helpful. __________________ NREMT-B Civil Air Patrol - California Wing - Inland Empire Group -no more "Teach me please"

09-09-2008, 03:12 PM	#6
MattCA Forum Crew Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 87 Training: EMT-Basic	I have a friend that just texted me saying hes about to take it. He said you get three tries to pass it. I'm hearing about having to do another live scan, emt cert., and physical. Last edited by MattCA; 09-09-2008 at 03:14 PM.

09-09-2008, 04:23 PM	#7
Sapphyre Community Leader Emeritus Community Leader Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Los Angeles County, CA Posts: 914 Training: EMT-Basic	Yes, Matt, Another Live Scan. You also need a DOT physical. This is NOT just a doctor's note, it's a full on physical, with a UA dip, and you get a nifty little green card. The live scan has to be on the DMV's form. You don't HAVE to have your EMT cert, but, if you don't, you'll get a 1 year temporary license, and you'll have to present your cert to renew it. Your county card works for this if you have one. The test isn't that bad, but you do need to read the handbook. __________________ NREMT-B Civil Air Patrol - California Wing - Inland Empire Group -no more "Teach me please"

09-07-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
whiteoleander28 Forum Probie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southern CA Posts: 14 Training: EMT-Basic	CA ambulance dl test So I'm totally new to this site, and thus the EMS profession...but I want to take the CA DMV ambulance dl test soon and was just wondering if anyone had any advice/tips on passing? I haven't found much useful info online....

09-07-2008, 11:38 PM	#4
whiteoleander28 Forum Probie Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: southern CA Posts: 14 Training: EMT-Basic	Thanks guys...I actually did come across the practice test by AMR so I have those answers, I just wasn't sure how many of those questions, if any, would actually be on one of the DMV tests....thanks again

09-09-2008, 04:39 PM	#8
EMTWintz Forum Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IL Posts: 210 Training: EMT-Basic	Is it customary to have to take a test to drive an ambul? I haven't heard of this. Is it just in certain states?

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