Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeDrivers are being warned they may need to turn on their headlights during the solar eclipse. The RAC said the action might be necessary for vehicles which do not have automatic lights, to boost their visibility to other road users. “The best advice to enjoy this rare event is to pull over somewhere safe and watch with specialist glasses.” open image in gallery (PA Graphics) ( PA Graphics )Mr Williams urged anyone driving in a westerly direction around the time of the eclipse to avoid being distracted.