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Can an ambulance hit a car without stopping because he is responding to an emergency?
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∙ 16y ago
Usually, no. Even while responding to emergencies, ambulances and other emergency vehicles are required to exercise "due regard" for other motorists' safety.
If a collision does occur, the ambulance is usually expected to stop and another ambulance will be sent to the original emergency.
In very rare circumstances, if there is a minor collision involving minimal damage and no injuries (think: mirrors clipping as the ambulance passes), and/or if there are no other ambulances to respond to the original emergency, the ambulance may continue to the emergency, but usually only after the ambulance crew ensures there are no injuries.
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∙ 16y ago
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Because they are working on the patient inside to stabilize him before transporting him to the Emergency Room.
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Why is word ambulance in an ambulance is reversed?
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Does an off duty ambulance have the right of way at 4 way stop sign?
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How many feet behind an emergency vehicle can you drive?
Normally about 100 feet depending upon speed. I once passed an ambulance with full lights going. It was only going 45 mph on a 55 mph road. I wanted to do 55mph so I passed it. It was hard to see ahead of the ambulance to pass because of the blinding flashers, but I made it ok. Left the ambulance in the DUST.
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State in which you are not responding actively to stressors?
In a state of relaxation or calmness, where the body and mind are not feeling overwhelmed by stressors and are able to handle challenges with composure.
Why is ambulance spelled backwards on an ambulance truck?
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Why might a nurse ride in a ambulance?
Pretty sure they ride in an ambulance because they are needed. Doctors can't just ride in an ambulance when their patients are possibly dying, or in a coma.
