Passengers may be carried in a towed vehicle except when the vehicle is being towed with its front or rear supported on a towing platform or other support device. Regulation 195 states that drivers must not: 195.4. carry passengers inside a bus, trolleybus, or the body of a goods vehicle that is being towed; if the front or rear of a vehicle is resting on a support device, passengers must not be inside the vehicle or in its cargo body.

Only the driver may be exempt from wearing a seat belt within built-up or residential areas (for example, when maneuvering in a parking lot). RTR 196. All drivers and passengers must wear seat belts when travelling in vehicles equipped with them. If a bus is fitted with seat belts, visible informational signs reading "Fasten Your Seat Belt" must be displayed in front of, on, or next to every seat. It is recommended that all bus passengers be informed of the seat belt requirement verbally or by audiovisual means before the journey begins. RTR 198. Persons driving a vehicle in reverse or manoeuvring in a parking area within a built-up area are exempt from wearing seat belts. RTR 205. Persons who, for serious medical reasons, hold special permits issued by competent authorities are exempt from wearing seat belts; these permits must include an expiry date. JB

RTR 86. Warning signals must be given to other road users sufficiently in advance of a maneuver (including braking associated with the maneuver) and must be discontinued immediately after the maneuver. Hand signals may be ceased before the maneuver begins. JB

RTR 73. Traffic light signals have the following meanings: 73.10. A flashing white light used at level crossings means that vehicles may proceed after ensuring that no rail-borne vehicle is approaching the level crossing;

If the stopping distance is longer than the visible portion of the road, you may collide with an obstacle. Therefore, the distance visible ahead must always exceed the stopping distance.

RTR 81. Warning signals include: using turn and brake lights (arm signals may be used), sounding the horn, switching the headlights on and off, activating hazard warning lights or flashing amber beacons, and placing a warning triangle on the road or attaching it to the vehicle.

The road surface is most slippery at the start of rain because accumulated dust and oil on the pavement combine with the first drops to form a slippery film.

RTR 136. Drivers should avoid unnecessary overtaking maneuvers. Before overtaking, drivers must take extra precautions and ensure that: 136.1 no driver following has already begun to overtake them; 136.2 the driver of the vehicle to be overtaken is not signaling a left turn; 136.3 the portion of the lane required for overtaking is clear and the maneuver will not obstruct oncoming traffic or pedestrians on the carriageway; 136.4 a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken will be maintained throughout the maneuver; 136.5 after overtaking, the driver can safely return to the original lane without obstructing the overtaken vehicle.

IV 15. It is prohibited to drive vehicles that are not in good condition or that fail to meet the applicable technical requirements. Before setting off, the driver of a motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled vehicle must ensure the vehicle is in proper condition and is equipped with a warning triangle, fire extinguisher, first-aid kit, and any other items mandated for that vehicle type. The driver must also monitor the vehicle's technical condition during the trip. If the vehicle breaks down while driving and ceases to meet technical requirements, and repairs on-site are impossible, the driver may proceed—taking all necessary precautions—to the nearest parking area or repair facility, except in cases specified in paragraph 234 of these Rules.

The stopping distance increases when towing a trailer downhill because the trailer’s mass pushes the towing vehicle forward, adding momentum. Conversely, when driving uphill the trailer’s weight helps slow the vehicle and reduces the stopping distance.

RTR 82. A driver must indicate intended actions by using the right or left direction indicators, or by arm signals if the indicators are not available or are inoperative: 82.1 before starting to move off and before stopping; 82.2 before changing lanes, before and after overtaking, before and after bypassing an obstruction, before turning right or left, before making a U-turn, and before leaving a roundabout or an intersection where traffic circulates in a circle. JB

The blue car is on the priority (main) road, so it has the right of way and must proceed first — the fact that the green car is to its right is irrelevant. Only after the blue car has passed may the green car proceed. (RTR 154) At a controlled intersection, drivers entering from a side road must yield to vehicles on the priority road.

Under amendments to the Law on Road Traffic Safety that took effect on 1 January 2015, novice drivers (those with less than two years' driving experience) are considered intoxicated if the alcohol concentration in their breath or bodily fluids exceeds 0. LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY, Article 2, clause 43 defines 'condition under the influence of alcohol' as the state when the concentration of ethyl alcohol in a biological medium of the body (breath, blood, urine, saliva, or other bodily fluids) exceeds the statutory permissible limit. The general maximum permitted concentration of ethyl alcohol in breath, blood, urine, saliva, or other bodily fluids while driving is 0.4 per mille. However, novice drivers, taxi drivers, drivers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, light quadricycles, quadricycles, powerful quadricycles, drivers of vehicles with a maximum permissible mass exceeding 3.5 tonnes or with more than nine seats, and drivers carrying dangerous goods are considered intoxicated when the ethyl alcohol concentration in their breath, blood, urine, saliva, or other bodily fluids is more than 0 per mille.

Outside built-up areas, a driver may warn others when overtaking by flashing the high or low beams (provided this does not dazzle other road users) or by sounding the horn. Within built-up areas, flashing the lights is permitted if it does not dazzle others; sounding the horn is prohibited except when necessary to avoid a traffic accident. RTR — 89.

The primary characteristics of a driver's will are discipline, determination, self-control, and perseverance. Disciplined drivers consistently obey the rules of the road (RTR). Determined drivers do not hesitate about decisions they make while operating a vehicle. A driver's self-control is demonstrated by remaining calm in complex traffic situations and by showing respect for other road users. Perseverance is the ability to overcome difficulties encountered on the road.

Driving smoothly and courteously helps prevent unnecessary noise. Sudden engine revving, hard braking or wheel lock-up produce loud sounds that disturb others. Slamming vehicle doors or using the horn without cause breaches public order. These actions not only create noise pollution but also demonstrate irresponsible driving behaviour.

If the wheels lock and the car begins to skid while braking, you must release the brake pedal. For example, if you brake hard before a bend and lock the wheels, the vehicle will continue moving in its original direction (straight ahead) despite steering input. That can cause you to run off the road or collide with an obstacle. In that situation you must stop braking — which can be difficult, especially for inexperienced drivers.

RTR 91. If the vehicle is fitted with hazard warning lights, they must be switched on: 91.3 when the vehicle is stopped by an inspecting officer. JB

Sudden braking on a slippery road can cause a vehicle to begin sliding. In such a situation the driver should stop braking and then take specific actions depending on which wheels are driven. For front-wheel-drive cars, the driver should gently apply the accelerator and correct the vehicle’s path with the steering wheel. For rear-wheel-drive cars, the driver should release the accelerator and, after a slight reduction in speed, steer into the direction of the slide to correct the trajectory. The most difficult situation is when both axles begin to slide; this requires very precise and decisive actions from the driver. JB

RTR 136. Drivers should avoid unnecessary overtaking manoeuvres. Before overtaking, drivers must exercise extra caution and ensure that: 136.1 no driver following has already begun to overtake them; 136.2 the driver of the vehicle to be overtaken is not indicating a left turn; 136.3 the section of lane required for the overtaking manoeuvre is clear and the manoeuvre will not obstruct oncoming traffic or pedestrians on the carriageway; 136.4 a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken can be maintained during the manoeuvre; 136.5 after completing the overtaking manoeuvre they will be able to return safely to the original traffic lane without obstructing the overtaken vehicle.

23. Drivers must not take part in vehicle races that are organized illegally.

RTR 73.11. A red light or two alternately flashing red lights prohibit traffic; if the light displays black arrow(s), it prohibits traffic in the direction(s) indicated by the arrow(s) and indicates which directions road users may proceed when the green arrow appears. RTR 162. Drivers who entered the intersection in accordance with a traffic light signal permitting them to proceed may continue in their intended direction regardless of the traffic light signal shown when the vehicle is leaving the intersection. However, if the 'STOP' sign and/or a 'Stop' line is present at the intersection before other traffic lights on the route, the driver must obey every traffic light signal. RTR 165. If traffic light signals or traffic officers prohibit driving, drivers must stop before the 'STOP' sign and/or the 'Stop' line if present; if not, they must stop before the traffic lights, before the carriageway they are about to cross or join, or before a pedestrian or bicycle crossing so as not to obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic.

RTR 196. The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts when the vehicle is equipped with them. If a bus is fitted with seat belts, visible notices reading 'Fasten Your Seat Belt' must be displayed in front of every seat, on the seat, or next to it. It is recommended that all bus passengers be informed—verbally or by audio‑visual means—about the requirement to wear seat belts before the journey begins. RTR 197. A seat belt must be fastened over the shoulder and around the waist, or as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

Drivers and all passengers must wear seat belts in vehicles that are equipped with them. In buses fitted with seat belts, a "Fasten Your Seat Belt" notice must be displayed in a clearly visible location in front of each seat, on the seat, or adjacent to it. It is recommended that all bus passengers be informed of the seat belt requirement — either verbally or by audiovisual means — before the journey begins.

According to traffic regulations, there are no specific locations where braking is prohibited. Braking is necessary to ensure road safety; therefore drivers must brake whenever required.

The function of a vehicle suspension system is to convert bumps and shocks transmitted to the wheels, with the aid of shock absorbers, into minor oscillations of the vehicle body, providing comfort for driver and passengers. The suspension reduces body oscillations, and when functioning properly it enhances driving safety.

If the steering wheel becomes very easy to turn, the vehicle's tyres have likely lost traction on the slippery road surface. In this situation, you must reduce your speed gradually — abrupt throttle changes or hard braking can cause the vehicle to skid or lose control.

Drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) exceeding 1.5 per mille are subject to a fine, arrest, or imprisonment for up to one year (since 01/01/2017). Drink-driving may give rise to both criminal and administrative liability. The applicable type of liability depends on the specific circumstances and the seriousness of the offence: - Administrative liability: applies when the offences are of lesser severity. - Criminal liability: applies when the offence is particularly serious or when driving endangers road safety, or the health or life of others. Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Lithuania, Article 420(2): Reckless driving, i.e. a violation of the Road Traffic Rules that endangers road safety or the safety of oneself or others for hooligan motives, incurs a fine ranging from EUR 450 to EUR 550 for drivers and from EUR 750 to EUR 1,000 for persons not entitled to drive vehicles. Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Lithuania, Article 420(4): The acts referred to in paragraph 2 committed by an intoxicated person (mild intoxication: more than 0.4 per mille but not exceeding 1.5 per mille), by a person under the influence of drugs, psychotropic or other psychoactive substances, by a person who avoided performing a field sobriety test, or by a person who consumed alcohol, drugs, psychotropic or other psychoactive substances before the test, shall incur a fine ranging from EUR 850 to EUR 1,200 for drivers. Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Article 281(7): Persons who drive a road vehicle or instruct a learner driver while under the influence of alcohol with a BAC exceeding 1.5 per mille shall be punished by a fine, arrest, or imprisonment for up to one year.

Regulation RTR 173. Drivers must not: 173.3. enter a level crossing after the barrier has been lowered or is in the process of being lowered; deliberately lift the barrier; or drive around the barriers.

Long journeys can cause the driver to become distracted and fatigued for extended periods, which reduces reaction time and concentration and increases the risk of mistakes. It is recommended to take breaks every 1.5 to 2 hours or after driving approximately 200 kilometres. Sitting for long periods can lead to muscle tension and poor circulation, so getting out of the vehicle helps relax the body and improve well‑being. Exiting the car or opening a window to breathe fresh air can refresh the mind, restore energy and improve concentration.