Abstract: The present disclosure provides a driving companion tread-life indicator system and methods of operation thereof. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving data associated with one or more tread depth measurements. The one or more tread depth measurements were made by a measurement device external to a vehicle. The one or more tread depth measurements are descriptive of a tread depth of at least one tread of at least one tire of the vehicle. The method includes associating a respective time value with each of the one or more tread depth measurements. The method includes accessing a model that correlates the one or more tread depth measurements to a projected tread depth. The method includes determining an estimated time at which the projected tread depth is expected to equal or pass a tread depth threshold based at least in part on the model. The method includes providing the estimated time to a notification system.

Abstract: The flashing headlight for a motorcycle is a safety device for motorcycles and other vehicles such as all-terrain vehicles or bicycles. It is a supplemental headlight that is mounted by the headlight of a vehicle. An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a flashing headlight for a motorcycle that flashes once per second to alert other drivers on the road to the position of the motorcycle. The flashing headlight for a motorcycle is intended to be operated only during daylight hours and includes circuitry to disable operation in darkness.