Student driver's lucky escape
Student driver s lucky escape

The cars after the failed parking attempt. Picture: Jaimie Perry

Every now and then, a driver misjudges a parking attempt - some more often than others.

Sometimes, we get it so wrong that we hit the car next to us, and if we're honest, we leave our details on the windscreen.

But this morning at a Perth university, a 20-year-old student left a whole lot more than his details.

Staff member Jaimie Perry witnessed the failed parking attempt and still can't quite get his head around it.

"The guy was reversing and he decided to open his door and hang his right foot out, with his left foot on the accelerator," he said.

"Maybe he couldn't see properly so he had his head right out of the door.

"You know how you don't have as much control with your other foot? Well, he's accidentally floored it and just catapulted onto the other car.

"It's really mystifying. The curb is sloped and I think he just hit it at pace and got airborne."

While the accident might have provided some excitement for those watching on, the driver was left with a damaged car, a sore leg and a bruised ego.

"The leg that was dangling out got caught between the tree and the door, unfortunately," Mr Perry said.

"(It) could have been a lot worse".

St John Ambulance took the student to Joondalup Hospital for treatment.   (see picture)