Persons under 14 years of age are not permitted to ride bicycles on roads. However, those who complete an additional training course and obtain a school-issued certificate may ride on roads from age 12. Within residential areas, there is no minimum age restriction for cyclists.

Traffic Regulations (RTR) 116. Turning around is prohibited under clause 116.4: on and under bridges, overpasses, and viaducts. JB

Stationary vehicles positioned before a pedestrian crossing restrict visibility. Drivers must exercise extra caution and may continue only after confirming that no pedestrians entitled to right of way are at the crossing. (RTR 30.) When approaching an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing, a driver must reduce speed or stop before the crossing to give way to pedestrians who have already entered any lane, are walking in any lane, or were standing immediately at the carriageway edge waiting to step into a lane in the direction of the vehicle’s travel—or into any lane on a road with one lane in each direction. Drivers must be especially careful at night, in poor visibility, or whenever the crossing is not clearly visible from the driver’s position, and must ensure there are no pedestrians who should be given way.

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.

Heavy rain forms a layer of water on the asphalt surface (especially where longitudinal ruts are pressed), which is not able to drain so quickly to the side of the road. If we drive fast in such conditions, the tire tread can't squeeze the layer of water formed on the road from under the wheel and the so-called aquaplaning (water wedge) begins. In other words, the car's wheels no longer touch or have a worse grip on the asphalt surface and the car can become out of control. JB

Vehicles may be approaching from the rear on the left-hand side, so opening the door could be unsafe. (RTR 148) Do not open the doors of a parked vehicle if doing so would create an obstruction or pose a hazard to other road users.

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.

According to the Road Traffic Rules, there are no such places where drivers are prohibited from braking. Braking is necessary to ensure traffic safety; therefore, drivers brake when they need to.

When driving at high speed, tires are subjected to greater loads and wear more quickly. (RTR 127.) Drivers must not exceed the posted speed limit. A driver must choose a driving speed appropriate to the prevailing conditions — in particular the terrain, the condition of the road and the vehicle (including the load), the weather, and traffic density — so as to be able to stop safely before any predictable obstacle. The driver must reduce speed or stop when conditions require it, especially when visibility is poor. JB

A catalytic converter neutralises (burns) harmful exhaust gases. It converts three toxic substances—carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and unburnt hydrocarbons (UHC)—into non-toxic substances through oxidation and reduction reactions. Its purpose is not to dampen engine noise; that is the role of the muffler (silencer). Removing a catalytic converter can alter the car's exhaust sound and often makes it louder or harsher, but this is only a side effect, not the converter's primary function.

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

Driving licences issued in Lithuania, in other EU Member States, and in certain other countries are recognised in Lithuania. This question, however, asks whether a person may drive in Lithuania without a valid driving licence (including one issued abroad). The correct answer is “No”. LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 13(1): Persons who do not have the right to drive a motor vehicle, tractor, or self-propelled work machine; who are intoxicated; who are under the influence of narcotic, psychotropic or other psychoactive substances; or who have not taken the legally required daily rest must not drive. In addition, a person who is fatigued or ill must not drive if doing so could endanger road safety. A vehicle must not be entrusted to a person affected by any of the factors listed above or who is not authorised to drive that type of vehicle.

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.

If the steering wheel gets very easy to turn, it means that the vehicle tyres lost their traction on a slippery road surface. In this case, you have to reduce your speed. You should do it slowly because an abrupt change of engine revolutions or braking on a slippery road surface may cause the vehicle to skid or slide. 

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.

Using the horn may distract the driver being overtaken but will not prevent the overtaking; they may still accelerate to complete the manoeuvre. Obstructing an overtaking vehicle includes actions such as accelerating, steering toward the overtaking vehicle, blocking the lane, or any other behaviour intended to prevent another driver from passing. RTR 138. The driver of a vehicle being overtaken must not obstruct drivers who wish to pass by speeding up or by any other action. RTR 136. Drivers are advised to avoid unnecessary overtaking manoeuvres. Before overtaking, drivers must take extra precautions and ensure that: 136.1. no driver behind them has already begun to overtake; 136.2. the driver of the vehicle to be overtaken is not signalling a left turn; 136.3. the section of lane required for overtaking is clear and the manoeuvre will not obstruct oncoming vehicles or pedestrians on the carriageway; 136.4. a safe distance from the vehicle being overtaken can be maintained during the overtaking; 136.5. after the overtaking manoeuvre they will be able to return to the same traffic lane safely without obstructing the overtaken vehicle. JB

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

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.

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;

Any load that projects laterally, even slightly, must be marked. During hours of darkness such a load must be indicated by lights. Loads projecting beyond the sides of the vehicle must always be marked; loads projecting beyond the front or rear do not always require marking. According to RTR 210 and Annex 4: loads extending more than 1 m beyond the front or rear of the vehicle, or projecting laterally beyond the vehicle's outer edge, must be marked as specified in Annex 4.12. Extreme edges of loads that extend more than 1 m beyond the vehicle's dimensions, or that project even minimally to the side, as well as extreme edges of vehicles wider than 2.6 m, shall be marked with distinguishing panels — 400 mm square plates with alternating reflective white and red diagonal stripes 50 mm wide. These panels must be mounted between 0.4 m and 1.6 m above ground level. During hours of darkness or in poor visibility such vehicles must also display lights in the designated positions: white at the front, orange at the sides, and red at the rear.

RTR 92. If the emergency warning light 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 place an emergency stop sign on the carriageway side opposite to the direction of travel: in settlements, not closer than 25 m, and outside settlements, not closer than 50 m from the stopped vehicle. If at least one rear position lamp is defective and the hazard warning lights do not work while driving in darkness or poor visibility, an emergency stop sign must be attached to the rear of the vehicle in order to continue driving. RTR 151. When a vehicle is forced to stop where standing or parking is forbidden, drivers must switch on 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 drivers intend to stop on unlit road sections at night or in poor visibility and hazard warning lights are unavailable or inoperable, the vehicle must be parked off the carriageway. If this is impossible, the place must be marked as specified in Paragraph 92 of the Rules. JB

Drivers approaching a bend should be aware that the curve may be sharper than it appears. Therefore they must select a safe speed and adopt an appropriate position on the road to avoid entering the oncoming traffic lane. A safe speed depends on all circumstances: weather conditions, the technical condition of the road and the vehicle, the vehicle's load, the driver's experience and physical condition. RTR 127. Drivers must not exceed the permitted speed limit. When choosing a driving speed, drivers should consider the driving conditions — in particular the terrain — the condition of the road and the vehicle (including its load), weather conditions and traffic density so that they can stop safely before any foreseeable obstruction. Drivers must slow down or stop if circumstances require, especially when visibility is poor.

Braking with uneven tire wear between the left and right sides is dangerous because it can cause the vehicle to slide off the road and overturn.

Carrying unnecessary luggage increases fuel consumption and causes additional harmful emissions. Loud music from a vehicle contributes to noise pollution and can scare wildlife. For short trips, people can walk, cycle, or use public transport, because during brief journeys the engine often does not reach its optimal operating temperature, the vehicle runs less efficiently, and pollution is higher.

Note: If the steering wheel is turned sharply while reversing, the front of the vehicle can swing to the side and strike obstacles or other road users. When reversing, a driver must give way to other road users.

RTR 77.2. Right arm extended forward: 77.2.1. Vehicles on the left side of the traffic officer may proceed in any direction; 77.2.2. Vehicles facing the traffic officer may proceed only to the right; 77.2.3. Vehicles behind the traffic officer and on the right side must not proceed; 77.2.4. Pedestrians may cross the carriageway behind the traffic officer.

The field of vision is affected by driving speed, visual acuity (e.g., short-sightedness), fatigue, the color and brightness of objects, their contrast with the background, and other factors. As speed increases, a driver’s area of attention narrows and shifts forward: although drivers tend to look farther ahead, the effective dimensions of attention decrease inversely with speed. For example, at 50 km/h it is usually sufficient to focus about 150 m ahead to detect an obstacle; at 140 km/h an oncoming vehicle may not be noticed until it is only 15–20 m from the point of passing.

You improve road safety by planning your journey and anticipating traffic situations. Eco-driving reduces air pollution: the more fuel you consume, the more emissions you produce; by using less fuel you lower air pollution. Fuel savings are the primary objective of eco-driving. Drivers also experience less stress because maintaining steady acceleration, avoiding abrupt braking, and staying aware of traffic conditions simplifies decision-making. Eco-driving improves driving skills by encouraging anticipation and focus on the road. It also reduces noise levels: smoother acceleration and braking produce less engine and tire noise than aggressive driving.

RTR 16. A driver must stop the vehicle when ordered by an inspecting officer. The driver of a motor vehicle, tractor or self-propelled vehicle shall carry, and upon request of the inspecting officer present, a valid driving licence or a document certifying the right to drive tractors and/or self-propelled vehicles or military equipment (including tactical and logistical vehicles) or their combinations with trailers; the vehicle registration documents; the certificate of the compulsory roadworthiness test and the report of the most recent technical inspection for vehicle categories M2, M3, N2, N3, O3, O4 and wheeled tractor categories T1b, T2b, T3b, T4.1b, T4.2b, T4.3b, T5; the certificate (policy) of compulsory motor third-party liability insurance; and any other documents required by the laws of the Republic of Lithuania and these Rules (except in cases where the Law on Road Traffic Safety exempts the driver from carrying certain documents). The driver must also allow the inspecting officer to check the readings of validated meters that record driving time and rest periods. Documents shall be presented without leaving the vehicle. The driver may leave the vehicle only with the inspecting officer's permission. RTR 91. If hazard warning lights are fitted in a vehicle, they must be switched on: 91.3. when the vehicle is stopped by an inspecting officer;

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.