2024-04-08 19:22:56
If you take the road
Driving during the eclipse is safe. However, don’t let this spectacular phenomenon distract you when you are in your car. The windows, even tinted, and the windshield of your vehicle do not provide adequate protection for viewing the eclipse. Do not look directly at the sun or use eclipse glasses as they only allow you to see the sun and therefore cannot be worn while driving.
Do not stop your vehicle on the road or stop on the shoulders to watch the eclipse. It is necessary to respect at all times the Road safety code and allow emergency vehicles to circulate.
Traffic congestion and delays are possible in areas where the eclipse will be total as well as near the many gathering sites organized to observe the eclipse. Allow more time than usual to get to your destination. Visit the site Québec 511 or dial 511 to find out the status of the road network.
Greater demand for the use of charging stations for electric vehicles is also expected in certain sectors. Plan your vehicle’s charging time accordingly.
If you work outside
Respect the following recommendations if you are an external worker to protect your health, your safety and your physical and psychological integrity.
- Do not look directly at the eclipse without appropriate protection for the entire duration of the eclipse;
- For personnel who must direct their gaze toward the sky, it is recommended to keep the sun out of the field of vision (e.g., place their back to the sun);
- Avoid observing or photographing the eclipse through a lens (e.g. cell phone, binoculars, telescope) without a suitable solar filter. Activities with this type of equipment should be postponed until following the eclipse to limit risks.
If you have pets or livestock
Pets are unlikely to look at the sun, so the risk to the eyes is very low. To minimize these risks, you can keep your pet indoors. However, it is possible that your pet will show excitement at the time of the eclipse. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian.
During a solar eclipse, farm animals can sometimes react as if evening is falling and adopt nocturnal behavior (e.g. returning to the barn or stable, lying down or eating). Others may stop their activities for a few minutes out of curiosity. As with pets, farm animals don’t tend to look at the sun. There is therefore very little risk of damage to their eyes.
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