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Millions of drivers—including Aim commercial truck renters, full-service lease customers, and Aim Integrated Logistics professional drivers—will find themselves in the path of the upcoming solar eclipse.

The Total Solar Eclipse will occur on April 8, passing over parts of Mexico, the United States, and Canada. In the United States, the eclipse can be observed between 12:23 pm CDT and 4:40 pm EDT, with a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 27 seconds, varying based on location. Officials are preparing travelers for possible delays and hazards they may experience during these times.

AAA is offering these tips if you’re on the road during the eclipse:

• Drivers should expect travel delays and jams: This can be due to sky gazers looking to find a nice spot to watch the proceedings, but also the fact that spring break will be in effect for some during this period.
• Headlights should be kept on during the eclipse.
• Keep your visor down.
• Avoid wearing eclipse glasses while operating a vehicle.
• Refrain from taking pictures while driving during the eclipse.
• Don’t pull off to the side of the road, the highway or interstate to view the eclipse. Instead, park in an area away from traffic.
• Be extra, extra aware of pedestrians who may be looking at the sky instead of your vehicle or the space in front of them.

Safety outside of the vehicle is just important and precautions are strongly encouraged. NASA has released some tips to prevent harm to your eyes and skin:

• View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality.
• You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)
• As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
• If you are watching an entire eclipse, you may be in direct sunlight for hours. Remember to wear sunscreen, a hat, and protective clothing to prevent skin damage.

As always, Aim Transportation rentals will be accessible to meet your transportation requirements in anticipated high-traffic regions across the United States. Click here to find Aim rentals near you throughout these destinations.