A three-year-old German boy caused two car crashes within a week - and was driving both times.

　　The boy, from Bocholt, took his parents' keys, got into their car and managed to start it. He drove for about 10 metres before crashing into a parked car. The child was unhurt, but caused￡3,600 of damage.

　　Four days later, a television team visited the family to shoot a story about the boy's lucky escape. They first filmed the boy taking the keys, then put him into the driver's seat again for more authentic pictures. The minute his father and the crew stepped aside to start filming, the boy started the car again with the keys he had just taken. This time, he bumped into a car parked only one metre away. He caused another￡700 of damage and escaped unhurt again.

　　Police say they are satisfied the TV crew didn't intend to let the boy drive again.