It is always safer to exit a yard or a residential area facing forward, because this provides a better view of the road you are entering. Reversing out of such areas may cause you to miss other road users to whom you must yield. KET 114: When reversing, the driver must give way to other road users.

3.17 Choosing a safe distance: operate the vehicle so that: 3.17.3. the distance to other vehicles, whether moving or stationary, is safe relative to any parked vehicle — maintain sufficient clearance to prevent parked vehicles or other obstacles from causing interference. When the vehicle is parked in a parking space, the lateral clearance should permit opening the vehicle's doors.

The yellow vehicle goes first because it is the only one without a vehicle to its right obstructing its path. Next comes the green vehicle, and last is the red vehicle. RTR 155. At an uncontrolled intersection, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right when their trajectories intersect.

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.

After driving through a deep puddle or a body of water, drive at low speed for a short while and gently apply the brakes several times to dry the brake discs or drums and the pads or shoes. Friction will heat the components, helping the water to evaporate and restoring braking performance.

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.

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.

Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Article 281‑1: A person who, while operating a motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled machine, or instructing a learner driver, is under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration of 1.51 per mille or higher; or who refused a sobriety test when showing signs of intoxication; or who consumed alcohol after a road accident before the circumstances were established and was found to have a blood alcohol concentration of 1.51 per mille or higher, shall be punished by a fine, arrest, or imprisonment for up to one year.

To drive economically and sensibly, begin moving smoothly and progressively. Reduce your speed gradually within your capabilities, and avoid unnecessary abrupt maneuvers unless they are essential (for example, emergency braking to avoid an unexpected obstacle). When you accelerate suddenly from a standstill, tyres experience increased wear during rotation.

RTR 176. In residential areas road users must not: 176.3. leave parked lorries with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tonnes, buses with more than 12 seats, tractors, self-propelled machinery and trailers with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3.5 tonnes; RTR 178. The requirements of this Chapter also apply to the yards of apartment blocks. The provisions of Paragraph 175 and Subparagraph 176.4 of the Rules apply to car parks.

RTR 168. Before entering and crossing a level crossing, road users must obey road signs, road markings, the position of barriers, traffic lights, audible warnings, and the signals of level crossing attendants/controllers. Before entering a level crossing, a road user must always ensure that no rail vehicle is approaching the level crossing. It is recommended that children under 12 be accompanied by an adult when crossing a level crossing.

Even at 30 km/h, a collision can seriously endanger the health or life of drivers and passengers. For example, in a head-on collision between two vehicles travelling in opposite directions.

RTR 11D. In heavy traffic, when all lanes are occupied by vehicles, changing lanes is permitted only when necessary to make a turn, make a U‑turn, or stop. JB

According to data from the Lithuanian Road Administration, in 2017 drivers accounted for 68.83% of all individuals found responsible for road accidents.

RTR 86. Warning signals must be given sufficiently in advance of a manoeuvre (including any braking related to it) and must be discontinued immediately after the manoeuvre is completed (hand signals may be stopped just before the manoeuvre). A signal must be given so that it does not mislead other road users. Turn signals are not used when entering a roundabout.

If you discover that the horn is not working, you may drive only to a parking area or a repair facility. However, it is prohibited to operate a vehicle permanently if it does not meet the technical requirements (for example, if the horn, speedometer, or other required systems are not functioning). RTR 223. Vehicles traveling on roads must comply with the technical requirements applicable in the Republic of Lithuania when undergoing mandatory technical inspection. RTR 224. Only motor vehicles and trailers that are in good repair, except in the cases provided for in these Rules, may participate in public traffic in the Republic of Lithuania. Short-term (one-day) participation in public traffic is allowed, pursuant to the prescribed procedure, for vehicles and trailers displaying temporary license plates whose registered owners (keepers) have obtained compulsory motor third-party liability insurance and have paid the applicable fees and taxes for the vehicle or road use. RTR 15. Driving vehicles that are not in proper condition and do not comply with technical requirements for vehicles is prohibited. Before starting to drive, the driver of a motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled vehicle must ensure that the vehicle is in good condition, that it carries a warning triangle, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, and any other items mandatory for that type of vehicle, and must monitor the vehicle's technical condition during the journey. If the vehicle breaks down while driving and therefore does not meet the technical requirements and cannot be repaired on site, the driver may proceed, taking all necessary precautions, to the nearest parking area or vehicle repair shop, except in the cases laid down in paragraph 234 of these Rules. JB

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 2, clause 42. "Pedestrian" means a person present on the road who is not inside a vehicle, including a person using a wheelchair, on roller/inline skates, on a skateboard or scooter, walking while leading or pushing a bicycle, moped, or motorcycle, or pulling/pushing a sledge, pram, or other type of carriage. A person performing work on the road shall not be considered a pedestrian.

Paragraph 210 of the Road Traffic Rules states that a load must be marked if it extends more than 1 metre beyond the front or rear of the vehicle. A load that extends up to and including 1 metre may remain unmarked; any extension beyond 1 metre must be marked. RTR 210: Any motor vehicle carrying a load which extends beyond the front and rear of the vehicle by more than 1 m or beyond the side of the vehicle must have the extremities of the load marked as provided for in Annex 4 to these Rules.

In this situation, the 'No Entry' sign applies to the lane and is not limited solely to public-service vehicles. Therefore, if the electric vehicle driver intends to continue straight ahead, they must change lanes and move into a lane that permits driving straight. Legal basis: RTR 181 — Non-public-service vehicles must not drive in lanes marked 'Lane Reserved for Public Service Vehicles' and the letter 'A'. 1811 — Non-public-service vehicles must not drive in lanes marked 'A+' except for the following: 1811.1 bicycles, electric micromobility devices, mopeds, and light quadricycles; 1811.2 vehicles marked with the distinguishing sign 'A person with a disability' or displaying a parking card that transport a person with a disability to/from an educational institution or a day-care centre for people with disabilities if the route is agreed with the road owner according to the established procedure; 1811.3 taxis if the lane reads 'TAXI'; 1811.4 cars carrying four or more road users if the lane is marked with the symbol '4+'; 1811.5 electric vehicles if the lane is marked with an electric vehicle symbol; 1811.6 motorcycles if the lane is marked with a motorcycle symbol. RTR Annex 1. 301 — Road sign 'No Entry': Entry is prohibited for all vehicles except public-service vehicles.

RTR 151. If a vehicle is forced to stop where standing or parking is prohibited, the driver must switch on the hazard warning lights if available and/or place a warning triangle on the road as specified in Paragraph 92 of the Rules, and remove the vehicle from the road as soon as possible. If the driver intends to stop on unlit sections of road during the hours of darkness or when visibility is poor, and the hazard warning lights are not available or are inoperative, the vehicle must be parked off the carriageway. If that is impossible, the stopping location must be marked as specified in Paragraph 92 of the Rules. RTR 92. If the emergency light signalling system is not fitted or is defective and an emergency stop is required where stopping or parking is prohibited, in the event of an accident, or where the stopped vehicle would be visible to other road users from less than 100 metres, the driver of a motor vehicle (other than a motor moped or a motorcycle without a trailer), a tractor or a self-propelled machine must immediately erect an emergency stop sign on the side of the carriageway opposite the direction of travel: in built-up areas not closer than 25 m, and outside built-up areas not closer than 50 m to the stopped vehicle. If at least one rear position lamp is defective and the emergency light signal does not work when driving in the dark or in poor visibility, an emergency stop sign must be affixed to the rear of the vehicle in order to continue driving. Law on Road Traffic Safety art. 13.14. The driver of a motor vehicle, tractor or self-propelled machine who stops at night on an unlit road or in conditions of poor visibility, except in designated parking spaces, must wear a high-visibility vest with reflective elements. JB

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.

206. The driver must ensure the safety of pets in the vehicle and make sure they are transported in a way that does not interfere with driving and does not cause injury to the animals or to vehicle occupants if the vehicle stops suddenly.

Order No. 1V-328 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, dated 10 September 2008, "On Approval of the Rules for Issuing Motor Vehicle Driver's Licences", ch. II, p. 7: A new driver's licence shall be issued when: 7.1 the previous licence expires or has expired; 7.2 the previous licence is lost (misplaced, stolen, etc.); 7.3 the licence is worn out or damaged; 7.4 the personal data entered in the licence has changed; 7.5 the driver's medical condition has changed; 7.6 the applicant wishes to obtain a licence for driving vehicles of another category(ies) or to acquire the right to drive motor vehicles for the first time; 7.7 the applicant wishes to replace an old-model licence with a new model; 7.8 the applicant wishes to obtain a licence in place of one issued by another state; 7.9 the applicant wishes to obtain a licence in place of a destroyed one. SEAK Art. 22(4): Driver's licences are issued for a period not exceeding 10 years, and the right to drive vehicles of categories C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE is issued for no longer than 5 years from the date of licence issuance. SEAK Art. 22(5): Novice drivers receive a licence valid for 3 years; after 2 years from issuance they have the right to replace it with a licence valid for 10 years, pursuant to the procedure established by the Minister of the Interior or an authorized institution, without additional driver training, provided that within those 2 years they did not commit traffic offences requiring additional training under the Law on Road Traffic or cause a traffic accident that harmed a road user's health (except where the accident occurred under circumstances excluding criminal liability or where the person is not subject to administrative sanction). A novice driver who committed such an offence or caused such an accident must complete the required additional driver training within one year from the date the relevant resolution (court verdict) takes effect or from the date of enforcement of the administrative order issued after the offence. If the court verdict or criminal order imposes arrest or imprisonment and the sentence is not suspended, the additional training must be completed within one year after completion of the imposed sentence. JB

3.3. Clutch control: 3.3.3. Keep the clutch lever depressed only for the time necessary to engage, change, or disengage a gear, to start moving, to stop, or to maneuver at low speed;

The motorcycle, being the only vehicle with no approaching traffic from the right, will enter the intersection first but will stop in the middle to give way to the passenger car (see Paragraph 157 of the Road Traffic Rules). After that, the goods vehicle will proceed through the intersection, as there will no longer be any vehicles approaching it from the right. The passenger car will go second, and the motorcycle will be last. A driver must comply with the requirement of Paragraph 155 of the Road Traffic Rules when driving straight ahead, turning left, or making a U-turn. RTR 155. At an uncontrolled intersection, drivers must give way to vehicles approaching from the right if the vehicle trajectories intersect. RTR 157. When turning left or making a U-turn, the driver shall give way to oncoming vehicles on a road of equal importance that are driving straight ahead or turning right, and—at an intersection where overtaking is allowed—to overtaking vehicles as well.

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

Sudden steering wheel movements, improper use of the accelerator, or other actions that do not take the road surface and driving speed into account can cause a vehicle to skid. In general, it is the driver's own actions (for example, sudden braking), not the actions of another driver, that lead to skidding. The driver must choose an appropriate speed and following distance so that the actions of other road users do not endanger the vehicle. 126. The driver must maintain a distance appropriate to the speed, sufficient to avoid hitting the vehicle in front if it brakes, and must leave a lateral gap to ensure traffic safety. It is recommended that the distance to the vehicle ahead be at least the distance covered in two seconds or at least half the speedometer reading converted into metres (for example, at 70 km/h the distance should be at least 35 m), unless traffic conditions require otherwise. Drivers of motor vehicles, tractors and self-propelled machinery shall, when overtaking pedestrians or when overtaking or passing cyclists or drivers of electric micro-mobility vehicles, leave a lateral distance of at least 1.0 m when their speed does not exceed 50 km/h and at least 1.5 m when their speed exceeds 50 km/h. The requirement to maintain the specified lateral distance does not apply on a single-lane road.

LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY Article 22.5. Novice drivers are issued a driving licence valid for three years. In accordance with the procedure established by the Minister of the Interior or their authorised institution, this licence may be replaced with a 10-year licence after two years from the date of issue without completing additional driver training, provided that during those two years the driver has not committed any violations of the Road Traffic Rules (RTR) that would require additional driver training under this Law and has not caused a road traffic accident resulting in bodily injury to road users (except where the accident occurred under circumstances that exclude criminal liability or where the person is not subject to administrative liability). A novice driver who commits any RTR violation that triggers additional driver training under this Law, or who causes a road traffic accident resulting in bodily injury to road users (except as noted above), must complete additional driver training within one year from the date a court judgment (or order) recognising the person as having committed an offence takes effect, or from the date of execution of an administrative order issued after the administrative offence. If a court judgment or penal order imposes arrest or a term of imprisonment and the execution of the sentence is not suspended, the additional driver training must be completed within one year after serving the imposed sentence.

If the vehicle begins to slide while braking, you must stop braking. For example, if you brake suddenly and lock the wheels before a turn, even after steering into the desired direction the car will continue moving in its previous direction (straight), which can cause you to leave the road or collide with an obstacle. Therefore, in this situation you must consciously release the brakes — a maneuver that can be especially difficult for an inexperienced driver. JB