Question

Because of the extra equipment now placed on ambulances for specialty rescue, advanced life support, and hazardous materials operations, their gross vehicle weight has been easily exceeded in some communities. This has necessitated introduction of a ________ truck chassis built for rugged durability and large storage and work areas.A. Type II

B. ​medium-duty
C. Type I
D. Type III

Answer 1

B) ​medium-duty

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 4 different types of trucks that fall under the medium duty classification:

Class truck Duty classification Weight limit

Class 3 Medium truck 10,001–14,000 pounds

Class 4 Medium truck 14,001–16,000 pounds

Class 5 Medium truck 16,001–19,500 pounds

Class 6 Medium truck 19,501–26,000 pounds

Ambulances are also classified according to their total weight:

1. type I ambulance: 10,001 pounds to 14,000 pounds (class 3 medium truck).
2. Advanced Duty (AD) ambulance over 14,001 pounds (class 4 medium truck).