article_snippet: It will be the first time that the astronomical spectacle has occurred during rush-hour in the UK, and there are fears that motorists may take motorists eyes off the wheel to watch the cosmic alignment.
article_snippet: Experts have warned that drivers may be dazzled as drivers watch the sun or risk a crash simply by letting drivers concentration falter.
article_snippet: Driving experts have warned drivers to keep drivers eyes' on the road to avoid accidents .
article_snippet: It is imperative that rush-hour drivers maintain good focus on the road rather than being tempted to catch a glimpse of the moon obscuring the sun and therefore not fully concentrating on what’s going on around them,' RAC spokesman Simon Williams added.
article_snippet: Anyone that does, is not only taking them eyes off the road, but may well end up being temporarily blinded from the sun’s brightness before it is eclipsed.
article_snippet: Referring to the rush hour problem, Robin Scagell, vice president of the Society for Popular Astronomy (SPA) told The Independent:
article_snippet: But danger could occur if a driver decides to take a quick look at The sun.
article_snippet: a driver said: 'There are the obvious issues about being distracted while driving, whether it's looking at the sun or anything else that attracts your attention away from the road. '
article_snippet: But if you stare at The sun you could be dazzled, which could then affect your ability to spot something in your way if not leading to permanent eye damage.'
article_snippet: a driver said that while drivers often have to cope with driving in a low sun, drivers typically concentrate on the road, but 'reflex action prevents you from actually staring at it, and moves your centre of attention around.'
article_snippet: Sunglasses are no good - not even several pairs on top of each other,' a driver said.
highlights_snippet: Fears motorists will watch the watch the Earth, moon and sun align while driving, taking their eyes off the road and causing traffic accidents .
  
highlights_snippet: Society for Popular Astronomy said looking at the sun could dazzle drivers and result in temporary blindness, which could cause a pile-up .