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.

At an uncontrolled intersection of roads with equal priority, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right when their paths intersect. A vehicle turning left must give way to oncoming traffic that is going straight or turning right. In this scenario, the red car goes first because the motorcycle, which had entered the intersection, stopped to yield. The white car proceeds next, since it no longer has a vehicle to its right, and finally the motorcyclist completes the maneuver — the motorcycle goes third. (RTR 155; RTR 157.)

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.

RTR 26. Drivers of other vehicles must not enter the space between a learner driver—who is learning to operate a moped, motorcycle, tricycle, or any type of quadricycle—and the driving instructor who is accompanying the learner in a vehicle. During the training period the learner must wear a high-visibility vest marked with the distinguishing sign 'M' on both the front and the back. A driving instructor who accompanies the learner on a motorcycle must also wear a vest of the same type bearing the words 'DRIVING INSTRUCTOR'. If the instructor accompanies the learner in a car, the car must display the identifying marking specified in Annex 4 of these Rules.

The order no. 1V-328 of the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania in 2008 September 10  "On Approval of the Rules for Issuing Motor Vehicle Driver's Licenses" ch. II. p. 7: 7. A new driver's license is issued when: 7.1. the previous driver's license expires or has already expired; 7.2. the previous driver's license was lost (lost, stolen, etc.); 7.3. the driver's license is worn or damaged; 7.4. the data entered in the driver's license has changed; 7.5. the driver's state of health has changed; 7.6. the applicant wishes to obtain a driver's license to drive motor vehicles of another category(ies) or seeks to acquire the right to drive motor vehicles for the first time; 7.7. the applicant wishes to change the driver's license of the old model to a new model; 7.8. the applicant wishes to obtain a driver's license instead of one issued in another state; 7.9. the applicant wishes to receive a driver's license instead of a destroyed one. SEAK Art. 22 4. Driver's licenses are issued for a period of no longer than 10 years, and the right to drive C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE category vehicles is valid for no longer than 5 years from the date of issuance of the driver's license. SEAK Art. 22 5. Novice drivers are issued with a driver's license valid for 3 years, which they will have the right to change to a driver's license valid for 10 years after 2 years from the date of its issuance, in accordance with the procedure established by the Minister of the Interior or his authorized institution, without completing additional driver's training, if within 2 years from on the day of issuance of the issued driver's license did not violate the requirement(s) of the KET, for which additional driver training is provided for in this law, or did not cause a traffic accident that impaired the health of the road user (except for cases where the traffic accident was caused under circumstances that eliminate criminal liability or circumstances when a person is not brought to administrative responsibility). A driver who, as a novice driver, violated the KET requirement(s) for which additional driver training is provided for in this law, or caused a traffic accident that impaired the health of a road user (except for cases where the traffic accident was caused by criminal liability extenuating circumstances or circumstances where the person is not held administratively responsible), additional driver training must be completed within one year from the date of entry into force of the resolution (court verdict) by which the person was recognized as having committed a violation of the law or from the date of execution of the administrative order issued after committing an administrative offense. In cases where a court verdict or criminal order imposes an arrest or a term of imprisonment and the execution of the imposed sentence is not postponed, the additional training of drivers must be completed within one year of the execution of the imposed sentence. 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

For more information about learning to drive with a family member: http://www.teises.lt/kaip-gauti-teises/mokymasis-vairuoti-su-seimos-nariu

Carrying a 100 kg load in city driving increases fuel consumption by about 0.5 L per 100 km. The air conditioner consumes approximately 0.5–1.0 L/100 km; a fan consumes about 0.08–0.3 L/100 km; the radio about 0.06–0.21 L/100 km; modern audio systems about 0.2–0.7 L/100 km. JB

Incorrect tyre pressure usually causes the vehicle to pull to one side during normal driving, not only when braking. If the car only pulls while braking, uneven braking is the likely cause — for example, a seized caliper, sticking pads, or poor adjustment causing one side to brake harder. Low brake fluid will reduce braking effectiveness or cause pedal problems, but it typically does not make the car swerve to one side only when braking.

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. 

For safety, check the vehicles behind you before changing lanes so you don't force them to brake suddenly. Also monitor following traffic immediately before turning, since other drivers may change speed or perform unexpected manoeuvres.

According to the Law on Road Traffic Safety, Article 2, point 43: “Drunkenness” means a state in which a person has consumed ethyl alcohol and the concentration of that alcohol in the body's biological media (exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids) exceeds the legal limit. The maximum permitted concentration of ethyl alcohol in the exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids of persons operating vehicles is 0.4 per mille (‰). Novice drivers, taxi drivers, and drivers of mopeds, motorcycles, tricycles, light quadricycles, four-wheelers, motorized quadricycles, vehicles with a maximum permissible weight over 3.5 t or with more than 9 seats, and drivers transporting dangerous goods are considered intoxicated when the concentration of ethyl alcohol in their exhaled air, blood, urine, saliva or other bodily fluids is greater than 0 ‰. JB

According to the Lithuanian Road Administration, in 2017, 68.83 percent of all traffic offenders were drivers. A slippery road is one of the traffic safety hazards, however, drivers can take into account the conditions, choose a safe driving speed and avoid a road accident.

RTR – 150. Standing and parking are prohibited: 150.3 on and under bridges, viaducts and flyovers — except where parking is expressly permitted by road signs indicating a parking space — and in tunnels.

RTR XVI.140. Overtaking is prohibited. Clause 140.8: in residential areas, courtyards of apartment buildings, parking lots, and bicycle streets. JB

A driving licence of categories B and BE entitles the holder to drive a passenger car (RTR 14). It is prohibited to operate a vehicle if you do not have the legal right to do so, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, or other psychoactive substances. A person who is fatigued or ill must not drive if driving could endanger road safety. A vehicle must not be entrusted to anyone who is under the influence of the aforementioned factors or who is not authorized to drive that type of vehicle. When operating a vehicle, the driver must comply with the restrictions and endorsements indicated on the driving licence.

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.

Consider the effect on braking performance when towing a vehicle whose engine (and thus its brake servo) is not operating.

If a bend in the road is sharper than anticipated, you must reduce your speed.

RTR 196. All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts when traveling in vehicles equipped with them. If a bus is fitted with seat belts, visible signs 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 of the requirement to wear seat belts verbally or by audio-visual means before the journey begins. 198. Within built-up areas, a driver is permitted not to fasten the seat belt while reversing or when in parking areas. 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.

67. Only persons aged 14 or older may drive an animal-drawn vehicle, herd animals or birds, or ride an animal on a road. 72. Drivers of animal-drawn vehicles, those herding animals or birds, riders, and other persons must not: 72.1. leave animals or birds unattended on a road or near a road; 72.2. tie animals so that they could enter a road; 72.3. herd animals or birds along a cobbled road or roads with asphalt or concrete pavement without the road owner's consent; 72.4. herd animals or birds across railway tracks or a road where there are no specially designated crossings; 72.5. ride an animal on the carriageway during hours of darkness; 72.6. drive animal-drawn vehicles, herd animals or birds, or ride animals on motorways and highways; 72.7. drive animal-drawn vehicles, herd animals or birds, or ride animals while under the influence of alcohol or psychoactive substances.

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.

In this situation the driver must hold at least a category B driving licence; the driver is not required to hold a category C licence. LAW ON ROAD TRAFFIC SAFETY — Article 23. Categories of motor vehicles and the minimum driving age. 1. Categories of motor vehicles and their combinations with trailers are: 6) Category B: vehicles with a permissible maximum weight not exceeding 3,500 kg and designed and constructed to carry no more than eight passengers, excluding the driver; these vehicles may be combined with a trailer whose permissible maximum weight does not exceed 750 kg; they may also be combined with a trailer whose permissible maximum weight exceeds 750 kg, provided that the permissible maximum weight of the vehicle combination does not exceed 4,250 kg; a vehicle combination with a permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,500 kg (including a trailer with a permissible maximum weight exceeding 750 kg) may be driven only after passing a practical skills and behaviour test at the state enterprise "Regitra".

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

RTR 131. The following speed limits apply outside built-up areas: 131.1. For passenger cars, goods vehicles with a maximum permissible mass up to 3.5 tonnes, motorcycles and tricycles the maximum permitted speeds are: on motorways — 130 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; on highways — 120 km/h from April to October and 110 km/h from November to March; 90 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 77.1. When the traffic officer's arms are extended sideways or pointed downward: 77.1.1. Vehicles located to the officer's left and right may proceed straight ahead or turn right; pedestrians may cross the carriageway. 77.1.2. Vehicles and pedestrians positioned in front of or behind the officer must not proceed. JB