AKRON, Ohio — Car crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response, Bridgestone is hosting a free program in Akron this weekend to help young drivers gain real-world experience behind the wheel.

"It's a free half-day driver training for teens," said Wade Munday, director of corporate philanthropy at Bridgestone Americas. "It gives them real-world experience behind the wheel, and it's meant to augment traditional driver safety trainings."

On a closed course, professional instructors guide students through high-risk situations — from defensive driving and managing anti-lock braking systems to avoiding distractions on the road.

"All behind the wheels of a very nice car and (with) a professional driver," Mu

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