Drivers warned of solar eclipse collision risk and eye damage

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMotorists have been advised that they may need to turn on their dipped headlights during today’s solar eclipse, when more than 90 per cent of the sun will be obscured. RAC head of policy Simon Williams urged anyone travelling in a westerly direction around the time of the eclipse to avoid being distracted.He said: “Taking your eyes off the road even for a split second to try to catch a glimpse of the sun as it disappears behind the moon increases the risk of being involved in a collision, not to mention the potential for suffering long-term damage to your vision.”Experts have cautioned the public against using uncertified glasses or looking directly at the sun, which can cause permanent damage.Instead, only special solar eclipse glasses that are ISO 12312-2 certified should be used to view the eclipse.In fullDrivers issued solar eclipse warning by RACMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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