Explanation of terms: • To brake — press the brake pedal; the vehicle decelerates quickly and stops before the expected obstacle. • To release the accelerator pedal — lift your foot off the gas; the vehicle will slow down gradually without stopping completely and will continue moving. • To maintain your current speed — keep the accelerator pedal in the same position; the vehicle continues at a constant speed. RTR 127. Drivers must not exceed the permissible speed limit. The driver must select a driving speed appropriate to the driving conditions, in particular the terrain, the condition of the road and the vehicle (including the load), weather conditions and traffic density, so that the vehicle can be stopped safely before any foreseeable obstacle. The driver must slow down and stop when driving circumstances require it, especially when visibility is poor. RTR 135. Drivers must not: 135.2. exceed the speed limit specified on the vehicle marking plate; 135.3. drive unnecessarily slowly and impede the normal flow of traffic for other road users; 135.4. slow down abruptly for reasons other than safety.

RTR 174. On roads designated as Motorway or Motor Vehicle Road the following are prohibited: 174.2 standing or parking except in designated parking areas; RTR Annex 3 1.2. A BROAD CONTINUOUS LINE marks the edge of the carriageway and the boundaries of sections where entry is prohibited on motorways and highways; it separates traffic lanes reserved for public-service vehicles and delineates lanes from bus stops. Vehicles must not cross this line unless it marks the edge of the carriageway. JB

Oncoming vehicles painted in dark colours often create the illusion that they are moving more slowly than they actually are.

When the vehicle turns left, the load shifts to the right due to inertia.

If the red battery warning light illuminates while the engine is running, it indicates the alternator (generator) has failed and the battery is not being charged.

RTR 217. The following vehicle towing and transport practices are prohibited: 217.6. Towing more than one motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled vehicle.

It is prohibited to drive a vehicle if the main brake is inoperative, as this creates a danger to road safety. According to technical requirements, tyres mounted on the same axle must be of the same type and have identical tread patterns. Tyres with different tread patterns can cause instability under braking and reduce traction, creating a road safety risk; therefore driving such a vehicle is prohibited. RTR 234. A driver must not operate a motor vehicle, a tractor, or a self-propelled machine with: 234.1. a defective foot brake (the driver cannot stop the vehicle); 234.2. a defective steering mechanism (the driver cannot control the vehicle); 234.3. a defective coupling device between the vehicle and a trailer; 234.4. a defective windscreen wiper on the driver's side in snow, rain, or fog; 234.5. faulty front left-side lamps (dipped-beam headlamp and fog lamp) during hours of darkness or when visibility is poor, or if at least one rear position lamp has failed, hazard warning lights are not functioning (or are switched off), or a warning triangle is not affixed to the rear of the vehicle.

RTR 8. In the Republic of Lithuania, traffic may be regulated only by road signs listed in Annex 1 to the Rules, by variable message signs treated as road signs (examples are given in Annex 2), by road markings specified in Annex 3, by traffic lights, and by signals from traffic officers, as provided for in these Rules and other legal acts governing traffic control. If the requirements of a road sign conflict with those of a road marking, the road sign must be obeyed. When variable message signs are in use, their indications must be followed. Signals given by traffic officers take precedence over traffic lights, road signs, road markings, and the provisions of these Rules. Road users must comply with the signs that apply to them.

Braking distance depends on the condition of the tyres, the vehicle's speed, the road surface, the vehicle's weight, the force applied to the brake pedal, and the condition of the braking system. Less worn tyres provide more effective braking. Lower speeds reduce stopping distance. Heavier vehicles require a longer distance to stop. Rougher road surfaces increase traction and therefore shorten stopping distance. Applying greater pressure to the brake pedal generally shortens stopping distance, provided you avoid locking the wheels.

Passengers may board or alight from the roadway side only when it is impossible to do so from the pavement (sidewalk) or hard shoulder, and only if it can be done safely without obstructing other road users.

RTR 201. Do not place a rear-facing child restraint suitable for the child's size on the front passenger seat if that seat is protected by an active airbag. This prohibition does not apply when the front passenger airbag is deactivated. It is recommended that children remain as long as possible in a rear-facing child restraint adapted to their height and weight, in accordance with the child seat manufacturer's instructions.

Even if the overtaking vehicle will exceed the speed limit while overtaking and thus violate the rules, you must not endanger yourself or others; you should allow the overtaking to take place. Road users must follow the principle of mutual respect and safety. 138. The driver of the vehicle being overtaken must not obstruct drivers who wish to overtake that vehicle by accelerating or by any other actions.

Wild animals commonly appear on roads at dusk and in the late evening (approximately 17:00–23:00), and also in the early morning hours around 4:00–5:00.

After releasing the accelerator (engine braking), place your foot on the brake pedal and stop without pressing the clutch. This is the most effective braking method, especially in winter when roads are slippery. Braking with the clutch disengaged reduces stopping effectiveness and vehicle stability, increasing the risk of skidding to the side. JB

Fog typically forms over and near bodies of water, and in humid, low-lying areas.

This is considered a road traffic accident. First, try to locate the vehicle's owner and, together with them, complete the Road Accident Report Form. If you cannot find the owner, call the police — they can help locate the owner or come to the scene to record the accident. Also notify your insurance company of the accident as soon as possible. RTR 220. If there are no deaths or injuries and the involved road users agree on the circumstances and do not call the police to the scene, the parties must draw the accident sketch on the Road Accident Report Form, describe the circumstances in writing, and have the form signed by all involved. If none of the parties has the Road Accident Report Form, the circumstances and sketch may be recorded on a blank sheet of paper listing all involved road users, their vehicles and any witnesses, and confirmed by the signatures of all involved. If the circumstances are contested, the police must be called to the scene. RTR 221. Participants in a road accident must refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages, medicines, narcotic drugs or other intoxicating substances immediately after the accident until they have undergone, or have refused, testing for alcohol or impairment by narcotic, psychotropic or other substances. RTR 222. If the accident caused only property damage and the victim is not present at the scene, the person involved in the accident must immediately notify the victim, and if this is not possible — the police.

RTR 82. A driver must indicate intended manoeuvres by using the vehicle's left or right turn indicators, or by arm signals if the indicators are unavailable or inoperative. 82.1. Signals must be given before starting to move and before stopping. RTR 86. Warning signals must be given to other road users with sufficient advance notice before the manoeuvre (including any braking related to the manoeuvre) and must be discontinued immediately after the manoeuvre (hand signals may be stopped before the manoeuvre is completed). Signals must be given in a way that does not mislead other road users. Turn indicators are not used when entering a roundabout where traffic circulates in a circle. JB

XXIX. Obligations of Road Users in the Event of a Road Accident (paras. 219–222) 219. In the event of a road accident, every driver involved or any other road user must: 219.5. take all necessary measures to provide first aid to the injured, call an ambulance, or — when calling an ambulance or transporting the injured to a healthcare institution by other means is impossible — convey them to the nearest healthcare institution in a private vehicle, unless such transportation would endanger their life or health.

RTR 5. Road users must be familiar with the Law on Road Traffic Safety of the Republic of Lithuania, be acquainted with these Rules, and comply with them. JB

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 195. Drivers must not: 6) teach another person to drive or transport children under 14 years of age; JB

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.

High speed is unsafe on icy roads because the slippery surface increases braking distance; therefore you should drive slowly. On slippery roads, also try to prevent excessive wheel slip by keeping engine revolutions low — a higher gear results in lower engine RPM. Select a gear appropriate for your speed, but ensure it is as high as possible. If you feel the vehicle beginning to skid, immediately and gently release the accelerator and do not change the clutch pedal position.

Alcohol levels in the human body are measured using a breathalyser.

Drivers approaching a road bend should be aware the bend may be sharper than it appears. Choose a safe speed and the correct road position to avoid entering the oncoming lane. A safe speed depends on all circumstances: weather, road and vehicle condition (including load), driver experience and fitness. According to RTR 127, drivers must not exceed the legal speed limit. When selecting speed, consider the terrain, road and vehicle condition, load, weather and traffic density so you can stop safely for any foreseeable obstacle. Drivers must slow down and stop when conditions require, especially if visibility is poor.

The Driver Behaviour Manual states: If another vehicle's overtaking endangers or inconveniences traffic in the oncoming lane, the driver of the vehicle being overtaken must try to prevent a hazardous situation by: (1) reducing speed; (2) moving to the side; (3) stopping if necessary. Section 128: If there is an obstruction or traffic safety is at risk, the driver must slow down and, if required, bring the vehicle to a complete stop or go around the obstruction (if it can be seen), provided this can be done without endangering other road users. Section 135: Drivers must not: 135.4. decelerate sharply for reasons other than safety.

Symptoms associated with long-term use become more pronounced with continued consumption. The most serious psychiatric complication is cannabis‑induced psychosis. Users may experience dramatic mood swings, perceptual distortions, anxiety, and aggression. In people with preexisting mental illness, even brief exposure to cannabis can trigger psychosis. Men who begin heavy cannabis use at an early age have an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

When turning, the driver of the red car must yield to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction on a road of equal priority that is approaching from the right (the green car). Once the red car has already entered the intersection, the green car is considered an obstacle. At intersections where the main road changes direction, the priority-to-the-right rule applies (RTR 157). When turning left or making a U-turn, a driver must yield to oncoming vehicles on an equally important road that are going straight or turning right — and, where overtaking is permitted, also to vehicles that are overtaking.

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.