CUTTING bodies out of cars is something you never get used to, says Metropolitan Fire Brigade station officer Peter Quinn.

It is even more horrendous when they're young.

After 25 years in the job, the past six with the rescue unit, Peter says he's seen too many horrific accidents.

And far too many of those have involved young drivers.

With statistics showing around 350 P-plate drivers dying on Australian roads each year, and more than 5500 seriously injured, Peter has decided it's time to try and change things.

Having four young children is another reason he decided to take part in MFB's TEENS (Teaching, Enlightening, Encouraging and Nurturing Safe Drivers) community awareness program.

"I wanted to get involved to help educate young drivers and potentially save lives," he says.

"I want my children to develop good road sense and respect for road laws before they begin driving."

Peter says the program teaches young people about the emotional aftermath of road accidents.

"We try to get the message through to teens that if something happens to them, it's not just them that's affected - it's their entire family and their mates."

He says inexperienced drivers often show a lack of good judgement.

"When you're young, you think you're invincible - I remember feeling that way too."

But tragedy can strike in an instant.

"We had a case of a 19-year-old girl who went to reach for her mobile phone and unbuckled her belt ... she crashed and went through the window.

"Another case was a young motorcycle driver doing high speeds along the Nepean Highway. Another driver tried to turn right off the highway and misjudged the speed the motorcycle driver was doing - the crash resulted in both dying."

Peter hopes to see the program introduced to Casey in the future.

"We just have to get the message out there - Casey is a city with thousands of teen drivers and more joining the roads every day."

More than 1000 young drivers are expected to take part in the TEENS program at Caulfield racecourse from September 1-5.