MOST state statutes allow an emergency vehicle operator to do which of the following on emergency calls?
A) Drive around lowered cross-arms at a railroad crossing
B) Exceed posted speed limits if life and property are not endangered
C) Be exempt from liability in the event of a serious collision
D) Pass a stopped school bus when it has its red flashers on
Question 2You are on the scene with a 72-year-old man with chest pain. The patient is complaining of shortness of breath but also refuses to go to the hospital, even after multiple attempts urging him to go. Which of the following should you do next?
A) Stay with the patient until he loses consciousness.
B) Fully inform the patient about his situation and the implications of refusing care.
C) Inform the patient that he is having a heart attack and must be taken to the hospital for evaluation.
D) Contact medical direction for orders to restrain the patient.
Question 3Braking and stopping distance for ambulances can be up to 3 times greater due to:
A) length.
B) height.
C) weight.
D) width.