The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
If your vehicle is at least three years old, it needs to pass an MOT test before it can be considered roadworthy. Driving a vehicle that has not successfully passed an MOT test is an offence and can land you with a £1000 fine. Driving without a valid MOT invalidates the insurance and if you were involved in an accident you would not be covered.
Driving without car insurance is illegal. If you own a vehicle that is not insured, you can be prosecuted even if you have never driven it. You can potentially be fined up to £5000 if you are caught. You will also be given a number of penalty points on your driver’s licence. You may, in some cases, have your license revoked. As well as driving an uninsured car, it is also illegal to let someone else borrow your car if they are not insured on it.
At its core, thinking for yourself requires you to be humble and say to yourself and others “I really don’t know. That’s why I’m asking.” Find your own answers to understand better.
You can use hindsight from previous worries to assess current worries: Did it actually happen? Was it as bad as you thought it would be? Did anything good come of worrying?
Sometimes doing things in a simple way can give you a much more effective result. Focus on what you want to achieve, and determine the simplest steps to get there.
If you don’t understand the work in school, ask the teacher for help. It is what they are there for and they are more expert in the subject than you. It is okay to ask for help.
When at school or work, causing disruption may be a fun distraction from the work, but it also distracts others who will not appreciate it. Think of others who want to learn or do well, as your actions are affecting them.
School is paid for and it is your opportunity to learn for free. Later in life, education costs significantly for any course you want to do to raise your standard of living.
If you own a car, you must legally have an MOT (if the car is older than three years), a valid Road Tax Disc, and insurance. Failure to have all of these results in fines and prosecutions.
You must never give into despair, surrendering to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. This is the meaning of inner strength.