PIT - STUDY GUIDE | 2026 UPDATE | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
PIT stands for? - -Precision immobilization technique
--1. FHP Policy aims to balance the ___________ with the ____________. - -
Benefits of potential apprehension, risks associated with the pursuit
--In the course of a pursuit, the following and direct participation in a
pursuit by unauthorized patrol vehicles is defined as - -Caravanning
--A situation in which the violator fails to stop but does not actively
attempt to flee or elude from the stopping member is defined as - -Failure
to stop
--What should be considered when deciding when to PIT? - -Seriousness of
violator's offense
Amount of traffic
Speeds
--Only the ________ and _________ backup vehicles should be authorized for
direct participation in a pursuit unless more are approved by a supervisor.
- -Primary, two
--If an unmarked vehicle initiates a pursuit and is soon joined by a marked
vehicle, what role should the operator of the unmarked vehicle assume? -
-Become the backup unit
--Under no circumstances will PTDs be used against __________ or _________
unless the use of deadly force is justified - -motorcycles or three-wheeled
vehicles
--Any traffic crash involving an FHP vehicle in a vehicle pursuit, whether or
not the FHP vehicle was actually involved in the crash as a contact vehicle
shall be investigated by - -A supervisor
--_________ __________ do not require supervisory approval. - -Rolling
roadblocks
--Members shall not discharge a firearm from or at a moving vehicle
during pursuits unless - -As a last resort to prevent imminent death
As a last resort to prevent serious injury to the public or the officer
There is a high probability of striking the intended target
--Unless the use of deadly force is justified, members should avoid
attempting PIT on - -Vehicles where contact points cannot be matched
Vehicles with a high center of gravity
Vehicles known to be transporting hazardous materials
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
PIT stands for? - -Precision immobilization technique
--1. FHP Policy aims to balance the ___________ with the ____________. - -
Benefits of potential apprehension, risks associated with the pursuit
--In the course of a pursuit, the following and direct participation in a
pursuit by unauthorized patrol vehicles is defined as - -Caravanning
--A situation in which the violator fails to stop but does not actively
attempt to flee or elude from the stopping member is defined as - -Failure
to stop
--What should be considered when deciding when to PIT? - -Seriousness of
violator's offense
Amount of traffic
Speeds
--Only the ________ and _________ backup vehicles should be authorized for
direct participation in a pursuit unless more are approved by a supervisor.
- -Primary, two
--If an unmarked vehicle initiates a pursuit and is soon joined by a marked
vehicle, what role should the operator of the unmarked vehicle assume? -
-Become the backup unit
--Under no circumstances will PTDs be used against __________ or _________
unless the use of deadly force is justified - -motorcycles or three-wheeled
vehicles
--Any traffic crash involving an FHP vehicle in a vehicle pursuit, whether or
not the FHP vehicle was actually involved in the crash as a contact vehicle
shall be investigated by - -A supervisor
--_________ __________ do not require supervisory approval. - -Rolling
roadblocks
--Members shall not discharge a firearm from or at a moving vehicle
during pursuits unless - -As a last resort to prevent imminent death
As a last resort to prevent serious injury to the public or the officer
There is a high probability of striking the intended target
--Unless the use of deadly force is justified, members should avoid
attempting PIT on - -Vehicles where contact points cannot be matched
Vehicles with a high center of gravity
Vehicles known to be transporting hazardous materials
