Top Gear S05E06 · Episode 6

Air date: 1981-05-26

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Sue Baker goes out on a day and night patrol with the Leicestershire Police when their unique major incident vehicle takes to the highway. Dixie Dean, Lorry Driver of the Year, and Dickie Duncalfe, a Fleet Service Manager, assess the new Ford Cargo lorry with Chris Goffey, and the new Fiat Panda is road tested by Frank Page. Ted Clements, Senior Examiner of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, demonstrates good driving techniques. Back to the Drawing Board: Owners tell Frank Page of design faults in their cars. What's New with Sue: Sue Baker brings us up-to-date with news of the motoring scene, togetherwithnew products and ideas.

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