KET articles 📚

Guides and articles about the Lithuanian exam, theory and driving — in English. More translations coming.

🎓 Categories & licencesExchanging a non-EU licence

UK, US, Ukrainian and other licences: who skips the exams, documents, deadlines and the country table.

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🎓 Categories & licencesInternational driving permit

Two IDP types at Regitra — Vienna (up to 3 years) and Geneva (1 year): who needs which and how to order.

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📜 Traffic rulesWinter driving in Lithuania

Tyre deadlines, the 3 mm rule, black-ice season and the survival kit locals actually carry.

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📜 Traffic rulesRoundabout rules: priority and signals

No signal when entering, mandatory right signal when exiting. Two priority scenarios and lane rules.

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💶 Fines & lawDrink-driving limits and penalties

0.4‰ limit (0.0 for novices), €800–1,100 and licence withdrawal from 0.41‰, criminal liability above 1.5‰.

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📜 Traffic rulesMandatory car equipment

Extinguisher, updated first-aid kit, triangle and vest: requirements, fines and triangle distances.

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💶 Fines & lawPhone while driving: €60–90 fine

What is allowed (hands-free, cradle) and why the ban applies even in jams and at red lights.

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📝 Exams & RegitraDriving licence cost in 2026

The full breakdown: school €450–700, certificates, Regitra exams and the card — ~€600–850 total.

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📝 Exams & RegitraKET exam retakes

3 working days' wait, theory €10, practical €41.26, unlimited attempts — and how not to repeat mistakes.

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🎓 Licence categoriesMotorcycle licence (AM–A)

AM from 15, A1 from 16, A2 from 18, A from 24 (or 20 after 2 years of A2). Exams, costs and key riding rules.

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🎓 Licence categoriesDriving at 16 (B1 licence)

Light quadricycles and microcars from age 16: up to 400 kg and 15 kW, four seats. Requirements and exams.

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🎓 Licence categoriesTractor licence (TR1–SM)

TR1 up to 60 kW from 16, TR2 over 60 kW from 17, plus SZ and SM machinery categories. Training and exams.

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📝 Exams and RegitraSelf-study for the KET exam

A1–B theory can be self-studied — no school theory course needed. Steps, savings and the 90% registration rule.

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📝 Exams and RegitraDriving while licence is produced

You may not drive until the physical licence is issued — status, production times and the renewal gap explained.

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📜 Traffic rulesEmergency corridor rules

Left lane moves left, all other lanes move right — how to give way to emergency vehicles in congestion.

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📜 Traffic rulesVehicle towing rules

Max 70 km/h with a rigid bar, 50 km/h with a rope (4–6 m), plus all the situations where towing is banned.

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📜 Traffic rulesTraffic controller signals

The three positions explained: arm up = all stop; arms sideways = chest/back axis stops; arm forward rules.

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📜 Traffic rulesSpeed limit signs

Round red-border = maximum, round blue = minimum, square blue = recommended. How the three sign types differ.

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📜 Traffic rulesCargo carrying rules

Securing loads, mass limits, marking loads protruding over 1 m, and ADR basics for dangerous goods.

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🅿️ ParkingParking in Kaunas (2026)

Nine zones: Old Town €2.00/h 24/7 with the pollution toll included, 3 free hours in the limited-parking zone, weekend rules.

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🅿️ ParkingParking in Klaipėda (2026)

Three zones: red €1.50/h, yellow €0.60/h, green €0.30/h, free parking 12:00–14:00 in the centre and seasonal seaside lots.

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🅿️ ParkingParking in Šiauliai (2026)

Red €1.20/h, yellow €0.60/h, green €0.30/h on weekdays 8:00–17:00, day passes from €2 and monthly passes from €20.

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📝 Exams and RegitraKET changes 2026

All amendments effective 2026-01-01: mandatory e-scooter helmets, equipment rules, railway crossings and new road signs.

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📜 Traffic rulesE-scooter rules in Lithuania

Minimum age 16 (14 with a certificate), mandatory helmet for all from 2026, required lights, reflectors and vest.

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📜 Traffic rulesThe right-hand rule

At equal uncontrolled junctions give way to the right. When the rule applies, when signs override it, and typical exam traps.

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📜 Traffic rulesResidential zone rules

20 km/h limit, pedestrian priority, no overtaking, idling and heavy-vehicle parking bans, e-scooter age limits.

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📜 Traffic rulesMotorway prohibitions

No pedestrians, cyclists, tractors or slow vehicles, no stopping outside rest areas, no U-turns or reversing.

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📜 Traffic rulesOvertaking prohibitions

The 'No overtaking' sign plus all situations: crossings, junctions, hills, limited visibility, bridges and level crossings.

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🎓 Licence categoriesCode 95 explained

Professional driver qualification for paid freight and passenger transport: who needs it, how to get it and 5-year renewal.

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📜 Traffic rulesWinter and summer tyre rules

Winter tyres mandatory 10 Nov–31 Mar, studded 1 Nov–9 Apr. Tread: 3 mm winter, 1.6 mm summer. Motorcycle rules included.

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🎓 Licence categoriesQuad bike categories

Light quad (AM, from 15), quadricycle (B1, from 16) and heavy quad motorcycle — licences, limits and road rules.

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💶 Fines and speedMinimum motorway speed

Which vehicles are banned from motorways, the unnecessarily-slow-driving rule and the fines for obstructing traffic.

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📜 Traffic rulesBus lane rules (A and A+)

Who may use A and A+ lanes: public transport, plus bikes, mopeds, taxis, motorcycles and 4+ passenger cars where marked.

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📜 Traffic rulesChild car seat rules

Children under 135 cm need an appropriate restraint. Front-seat rules, rear-facing seats and the driver's responsibility.

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📝 Exams and RegitraHow to get a driving licence in Lithuania

Full path to a Lithuanian category B licence: medical certificate, first aid, theory, Regitra exams and fees. Minimum age 18, theory from 17.

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📝 Exams and RegitraKET tests in English

Since 2026 the Regitra theory exam can be taken in English: same 30 questions, 30 minutes and 80% pass mark. How to prepare in English.

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📝 Exams and RegitraDriving exam languages (2026)

Theory exam languages from 2026: 7 languages incl. English, German and Ukrainian. Russian removed; practical exam in Lithuanian only.

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📝 Exams and RegitraRegitra theory exam explained

Exam structure: 30 general questions plus category-specific ones, 80% pass mark, one minute per question, and the topics tested.

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📝 Exams and RegitraRegitra exam prices

Theory exam €10, practical €34.54 plus €6.72 for Regitra's B car (€41.26 total). Prices for A, C and CE vehicles included.

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📝 Exams and RegitraHow many questions are in the exam

Category B: 30 questions in 30 minutes, 80% pass mark, max 6 mistakes. Counts and error limits for A, C and D categories too.

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🎓 Licence categoriesC, CE, C1 and C1E categories

Truck licence categories: mass limits, trailer rules and minimum ages for C1 (3.5–7.5 t), C1E, C and CE combinations.

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🎓 Licence categoriesD, DE, D1 and D1E categories

Bus licence categories: passenger limits, vehicle length, trailer rules and minimum ages for D1, D1E, D and DE.

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🅿️ ParkingParking in Vilnius (2026)

Five Vilnius parking zones: blue 24/7 at €3.50–4.00/h, red, yellow, green and the new white courtyard zone, plus EV rules and notices.

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📝 Exams and RegitraPass the KET exam first try

Fewer than half pass first time. The formula: study by topic, daily tests, exam-mode simulations and the 90% registration rule.

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📝 Exams and RegitraBest KET tests online

How to choose: questions updated to 2026 rules, real exam mode (30/30/80%), explanations and per-topic statistics.

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📝 Exams and RegitraLearning to drive with family

Family instructor rules: theory passed, learner 17+, instructor with 5+ years of category B, M plates and required documents.

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🎓 Licence categoriesA, A1, A2 and AM licence categories

Motorcycle licence categories in Lithuania: AM from 15, A1 from 16 (up to 11 kW), A2 from 18 (up to 35 kW), A from 20 with 2 years of A2 experience — or from…

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🎓 Licence categoriesB, B1 and BE driving licence categories

B, B1 and BE driving licence categories in Lithuania explained: vehicle limits, minimum ages, trailers, code 96 and how the Regitra exams differ. Everything…

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💶 Fines and speedHow driving speed affects braking distance

How driving speed affects braking distance: braking distance, stopping distance and reaction time explained for the Lithuanian KET exam. Double your speed…

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📝 Exams and RegitraDriver's medical certificate

How to get the driver's medical certificate (form 083-1/a) in Lithuania: required documents, the two driver groups, validity, and how the e-certificate…

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📝 Exams and RegitraTake a free KET test

Take a free Lithuanian KET test online: real Regitra-style exam questions with the same structure and time limits. Step-by-step guide to trying the RoboKET…

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💶 Fines and speedProducts that can trigger a breathalyzer

Which everyday products show alcohol on a breathalyzer: kvass 0.24‰, hawthorn drops 2.26‰, mouth spray 2.74‰, mouthwash 4.82‰ — and how fast the readings…

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💶 Fines and speedSpeed limits on different roads in Lithuania

Official speed limits in Lithuania: 50 km/h in built-up areas, 130 km/h on motorways in summer, 110 km/h in winter, plus limits for novice drivers, trailers…

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💶 Fines and speedSpeeding fines in Lithuania

Speeding fines in Lithuania: warning up to 10 km/h over, €12–30 for 10–20 km/h, up to €450–550 and licence suspension for 50+ km/h over the limit. Full table…

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📝 Exams and RegitraTechnical inspection intervals

Mandatory technical inspection intervals in Lithuania: cars (M1) first after 3 years then every 24 months, taxis every 6–12 months, buses every 6 months…

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