RTR 116. U-turns are prohibited: 116.1 on pedestrian crossings; 116.2 on level crossings; 116.3 in tunnels; 116.4 on and beneath bridges, overpasses and viaducts; 116.5 where visibility in at least one direction is less than 100 metres; 116.6 on roads with a central reservation, except at locations designated and marked for U-turns by road signs and/or road markings. JB

When driving with tyres that have insufficient air pressure, the outer edges of the tyres wear more quickly, shortening tyre lifespan. Low tyre pressure also reduces vehicle stability and increases rolling resistance, which raises fuel consumption.

When you see traffic sign 636 — Automatic traffic control (part of the Advanced Traffic Management System) and you are traveling 10 km/h above the speed limit, ease off the accelerator so your speed drops to the legal limit and you avoid a possible fine. Sign 636 indicates a road section monitored by fixed automatic devices. The first version of the sign warns of devices that detect various traffic rule violations (except speed violations); the second version denotes a section where fixed devices record speed limit violations and, where technically feasible, other infringements.

A driver obtains information from: - the road itself; - the surrounding environment; - moving road users (vehicles, pedestrians, road workers, etc.); - stationary objects on the road (central islands, speed bumps, road markings, etc.); - road signs; - traffic lights; - the condition of the road surface; - environmental and weather conditions. RTR 53: Passengers must not distract the driver or interfere with their driving.

RTR 73. Traffic light signals: 73.10. A flashing white light used at level crossings indicates that vehicles may proceed only after confirming that no rail-borne vehicle is approaching the crossing.

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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 56. Only bicycles equipped with functioning brakes and a working audible warning device may be ridden on the road. A bicycle must have a red rear reflector and orange reflectors or other reflective elements fixed to the spokes on both sides of each wheel. During hours of darkness or when visibility is poor, a bicycle ridden on the road must have white front and red rear lights switched on. The cyclist must wear a reflective vest or have other reflective accessories attached to clothing in a location clearly visible to other road users. JB

Any part of a load that protrudes beyond the vehicle's lateral profile, however slightly, must be marked. Specifically, loads extending more than 0.5 m beyond the vehicle's sides must be identified (Annex 4, §12). Extremities projecting more than 1 m beyond the front or rear of the vehicle, any parts extending laterally beyond the vehicle, and the extremities of vehicles wider than 2.6 m must display distinctive markers: square plates 400 mm on a side with alternating diagonal reflective stripes 50 mm wide in white and red. These plates must be mounted between 0.4 m and 1.6 m above ground level. During darkness or poor visibility, vehicles with protruding points must also show lights on those points: white at the front, amber on the sides, and red at the rear. JB

RTR 131. The following speed limits apply outside built-up areas: 131.2. The maximum speed for A1, A2, A or B category vehicles driven by novice drivers, persons learning to drive or taking a practical driving test, and buses (including school buses) is: 100 km/h on motorways; 90 km/h on highways; 80 km/h on roads with asphalt or concrete pavement; and 70 km/h on other roads. JB

RTR 195. Drivers must not: 195.1. carry more passengers than are permitted by the vehicle's technical specifications; JB

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.

Avoid sudden steering or braking to prevent further instability. Gently accelerate — increasing the driven wheel's RPM will help the wheel regain traction and make it easier to return to the paved road.

A safe distance is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment the driver notices a hazard until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. It depends on vehicle speed, size, braking performance, road type and surface condition, visibility, driver reaction time, and personal characteristics such as temperament. To choose an appropriate distance, you need to know the vehicle's stopping distance.

If a road accident results only in property damage and the owner of the damaged property is not present at the scene and cannot be contacted, the road user involved must immediately notify the owner or, if that is not possible, report the accident to the police. 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: 219.1. stop immediately without creating further danger to other road users and mark the accident scene as required by subparagraph 91.2 and paragraph 92 of these Rules; 219.2. take all possible measures to ensure safety at the scene, and if the police are called, avoid (without endangering traffic) altering the circumstances of the accident and preserve the traces and evidence of the collision; 219.3. at the request of other road users involved, present a valid identity document or driving licence and a certificate (policy) of compulsory motor third-party liability insurance to identify the insurer; 219.4. if a person has been injured or has died in the accident, report the accident to the police and remain at the scene, or after notifying the police return and wait for them, except where the police permit departure or where the casualties or the person reporting the accident require immediate first aid; 219.5. take all necessary measures to provide first aid to the casualties, call an ambulance or, if calling an ambulance or transporting casualties to a medical facility by other means is impossible, carry them to the nearest medical facility in a private vehicle unless such transport would endanger their life or health. 222. If a road accident causes only property damage and the victim is not present at the scene, the road user involved must immediately notify the victim or, if that is not possible, the police.

According to the Road Traffic Rules (RTR), a blue sign showing the settlement name in white letters indicates the start of a settlement where the special traffic regulations that normally apply within built-up areas do NOT apply. By contrast, a sign with the settlement name in black letters on a white background marks the start of a settlement where built-up-area traffic rules are in force (RTR 131). The following maximum speeds apply outside built-up areas (RTR 131.1): for passenger cars, light goods vehicles with a permissible maximum mass up to 3.5 tonnes, motorcycles and tricycles — on motorways: 130 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; on expressways/highways: 120 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; on roads with asphalt or concrete pavement: 90 km/h; on other roads: 70 km/h. See road sign 612: Beginning of a built-up area where special built-up-area rules do not apply. Road sign 613: End of a built-up area (marked by sign 616); it may show the name of another settlement and the distance to it.

Underinflated tires are the most common factor directly affecting fuel consumption; incorrect tire pressure can increase consumption by up to about 4%—both too little and too much pressure can have an effect. Check tire pressure when the tires are cold, because driving warms the rubber and raises the pressure. Carrying luggage on the roof increases aerodynamic drag and therefore fuel consumption. Frequent stop-and-go driving also increases fuel use. JB

RTR p. 197. Seat belts must be worn over the shoulder and across the lap, or in the manner specified by the vehicle manufacturer. JB

Order No. 2B-14 of the Lithuanian Transport Safety Inspection, dated 16 January 2013, regarding amendments to the technical requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, Chapter IV, point 4.10: Rear non-triangular reflector — red; Rear triangular reflector — red. JB

RTR 219. In the event of a road accident, every driver involved or any other road user must: 219.3. upon the request of other road users involved in the accident, present a valid identity document or a valid driving licence, and a certificate (policy) of compulsory third‑party motor vehicle liability insurance in order to identify the insurer;

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

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.

48. A trailer is a vehicle designed to be towed by a motor vehicle. Semi-trailers are also regarded as trailers. 52. A semi-trailer is a trailer coupled to a motor vehicle in such a way that part of its weight and the weight of its load are borne by the motor vehicle.

RTR 21. Driving training. 4. Driving instruction on roads is permitted only when the student possesses sufficient driving skill. Instruction may be carried out only on roads where the owner has not prohibited it.

Compared with coasting (driving in neutral), driving with a gear engaged provides better control because, even without pressing the accelerator, the engine maintains steady rotational force on the driven wheels. Rapidly reducing speed during a turn can make the vehicle less stable, while increasing speed can make it harder to complete the turn smoothly due to the higher centrifugal force. Choose and maintain an appropriate speed before entering the turn.

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.

Traffic rules prohibit reversing only on motorways, expressways and in tunnels; otherwise reversing is allowed. U‑turns are prohibited here because they would require driving against the flow of traffic. RTR Annex 1, III — Restrictive signs: Road sign 332 'No stopping'. Vehicles must not stop or stand on the side of the road where this sign is placed, except for stopping at bus stops. The sign does not apply to vehicles displaying the distinguishing sign 'A person with a disability' or holding a parking card for people with disabilities. If the sign is used in combination with road marking 1.4, the prohibition applies until the end of that marking. RTR Annex 1, V — Special regulation signs: Road sign 503 'One-way traffic' — indicates a road or carriageway where vehicular traffic moves in one direction across the full width.

When driving under the influence of alcohol, attention and comprehension are reduced; critical thinking and memory are impaired; coordination of movements deteriorates; reflexes are weakened or lost; drivers take longer to perceive signals and interpret situations; overall driving performance declines, reaction times slow, and vehicle control worsens or may be lost.

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.