Helmet Providing Driving Instructional Signals

A light alerting and signaling system for use on a safety helmet namely a helmet adapted for use with motorcycle riders and altering a signaling system comprising:

• a) a plurality of directional turn lights on said helmet for altering drivers of other vehicles about an intended turn of the motorcycle to the right or left;
• b) at least one stop altering light on said helmet for altering drivers of other vehicles about a slowing or stopping of the motorcycle;
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• c) means for causing a flashing of one or more of said light when the lights do not provide indication of an intended turn or a slowing or stopping to alert drivers of other vehicles about the presence of the motorcycle.

A method for duplicating a driving instructional signal used on a motorcycle and like vehicle, said method comprising:

• a) providing a plurality of lights on a rear surface of a safety helmet worn by an occupant of said vehicle;
• b) main signaling means associated with said vehicle for directing driving instructional signals to rear lights on said vehicle and advising the public to the rear of a vehicle of an intended turning action or stopping of the vehicle;
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• c) auxiliary signaling mean for changing driving instructional signals to sequential flashing light signals to be delivered to the lights on the rear surface of said helmet.

A helmet capable of emitting light signals for use with motorcycles and like non-enclosed vehicles, said helmet comprising:

• a) an outer shell for disposition over a head of a user and having a front portion and a rear portion thereon;
• b) an opening on a rear portion of said helmet sized to receive an insert thereon;
• c) an insert provided for disposition over said opening;
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• d) a circuit on said insert including light generating elements which are capable of being energized to generate driver intended vehicle actions.