Crime Sift

As is noted in Wikipedia, the Precision Immobilization Technique (Pit) used by police involves impact with the vehicle being pursued causing it to abruptly turn sideways to the direction of travel thereby causing the driver to lose control and stop.

As is noted in Wikipedia:

The PIT is almost impossible to resist once it has begun. While steering into the skid (away from the pursuing vehicle) will reduce its effect, the fact that the pursuing car is continuing to push the rear of the target sideways virtually ensures a spin-out. Accordingly, the most effective defenses are to prevent the technique from being executed….Also, the target vehicle can maneuver to block the pursuer from setting up the technique, by outrunning the pursuer, staying squarely in front of the pursuer, or braking sharply so the pursuer overshoots the correct position.

This video is a fantastic demonstration of the technique in real life. The fleeing felon demonstrates that it is not always successful. It is tough to tell if this is due to the felon’s driving skills or luck.