5 Memorable Top Gear Crashes

Posted on by Defensive Driving | in Cool Driving, Crash & Burn: Life in the Fastlane, Defensive Driving Online

 
CaptureTopGear
[click image to see full infographic]
 
The television show Top Gear is watched by millions of viewers worldwide, and has spawned a number of international versions across the globe. Known for its smart car talk and hilarious presenters, there is another thing for which this show is remembered–its many crashes over the years. You can see a full account of Top Gear’s history of destruction here in infographic form, but for now, here are five of the most memorable Top Gear crashes.

hammond’s crash

Perhaps the most genuinely frightening crash of this list, this crash in 2006 put Richard Hammond in intensive care after losing control of a jet car at 288 miles per hour. Luckily Hammond recovered, and still presents the show today.

clarkson in belfast

What happens when you miss your ferry back to England? Jeremy Clarkson showed us with this dramatic (and hilarious) last ditch attempt to make the boat.

the reliant robin

Over the years there has been one car that has received more abuse than any other on the show, and that car is the 70s gem, the Reliant Robin. Having been shot into space (kind of), and rolled by the Stig, one of the most memorable Robin adventures came when Clarkson took a drive around Northern England.

james may’s piano

In one memorable episode, the three presenters were asked to accelerate to 60 mph and brake quickly to save from crashing into one of their prized possessions. James May failed the task and ran through one of his own pianos.

helicopter crash

From the South Korean version of the show, this dramatic helicopter crash occurred during filming, miraculously resulting in no serious injuries. Check it out.


 
Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win an Apple TV, and also to like us on Facebook!
 
Click here to find a course near you

|

Customer Reviews

Defensivedriving.com has a ShopperApproved rating of 4.6 based on 130101 ratings and reviews.

Rene Alfaro None, united states
So easy to navigate
Isaac Pesina None, united states
Great. Experience
Reisa Wallace None, united states
Easy
Frederick Bright None, united states
good
Robert Ruffin JR TX, united states
Love the website
Jeremy United States
Easy and quick
scott TX, United States
It was so easy I thought I was missing sompthing.
William Parizek None, united states
Super easy to navigate.
walker bruce None, united states
It was so easy!
christopher suzow united states
very easy to access and follow
Randall Fields Texas, united states
not bad
Augustine Batoon None, united states
Easy
Andres Alegria None, united states
Good.
Joe Thompson None, united states
easy to use
Eddie Gonzalez Texas, united states
It was simple. Thank you for that.
Alhafiz Abdalla TX, united states
I like it
Marion Wynn Texas, united states
My experience been with DefensiveDriving.com as a consumer has been great.
Julian Hartley TX, united states
The registration process is fast and easy.
Robert Eddings None, united states
I WILL LEARN MY LESONS ABOUT DRIVING .
Sheldon Phillips None, united states
Simple sign up process.
Aaron Stadelmaier None, united states
Good
Jonathan Torres None, united states
It was really good, really recommend it
Edward Barrera None, united states
Everything’s been pretty cleared and straightforward
william laupus jr None, united states
easy
Jarelyn Garcia None, united states
Good
See all reviews on shopperApproved.com
Why DefensiveDriving.com
  • 20 Years in Business
  • Over 2 Million Customers Served
  • Highest Possible Better Business Bureau Rating
  • Award Winning Course