"Safe Driving Tips for the Solar Eclipse"

The Virginia Department of Transportation has issued safety guidelines for drivers during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, advising them to have headlights on, be cautious of vehicles pulled off on the side of the road, and not to stop on the shoulders. Officials recommend finding a safe place to stop, such as a rest area, if drivers wish to watch the eclipse. It is also important to have certified eclipse glasses. The eclipse is expected to be a major event, with millions of people living in the path of totality and within 200 miles of it.