"Potential Dangers and Delays: Preparing for the April 8 Solar Eclipse"
TL;DR
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse could lead to a 31% increase in fatal traffic accidents, based on data from the 2017 eclipse. The rise in accidents was attributed to the influx of crowds traveling to the path of totality rather than driving during the eclipse itself. Travel warnings have been issued, and the Federal Aviation Administration advises caution due to expected delays and massive crowds. The study's authors recommend common-sense safety measures for drivers during the eclipse, including obeying speed limits, minimizing distractions, wearing seatbelts, and not driving while impaired.
Topics:sciencescience-and-environment#path-of-totality#research-study#science-and-environment#total-solar-eclipse#traffic-accidents#travel-warnings
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