Stephanie Bakalar
Stephanie has spent over a decade advising small and family-owned auto repair shops on growth, hiring, and customer experience. With an MBA from Western and a background in small-business lending, she has worked directly with more than 200 independent Canadian shops on pricing, marketing, and CRA-compliant bookkeeping. She writes about the operational and regulatory side of running a profitable independent garage in Canada.
1384 articles by Stephanie
How to Get a Class 7 Learner's Licence in Alberta (2026 Steps)
You can apply for an Alberta Class 7 learner's licence at 14. See the four steps, the knowledge test fee, the temporary licence and what you may drive.
Florida Learner's License at 15: Requirements, Hours and Rules
How to get a Florida learner's license at 15: the tests, the course, parental consent, who must ride with you, when you can drive and what comes next.
Can International Students Drive in Michigan? License Rules
Yes, if you are temporarily in the U.S., you may drive on your home license, with a translation or IDP if it is not in English. See the F-1 and J-1 documents.
How to Get a Class 7 Learner's Licence in Nova Scotia (2026 Steps)
You must be 16 or older to get a Class 7 Learner's Licence in Nova Scotia. See the steps, the fees, online or in person, how long it lasts and what comes next.
Alberta Class 7 Knowledge Test: How Many Questions and the Pass Mark
The Alberta Class 7 knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need 25 correct to pass. See the topics, where to take it, the fee and audio help.
Arkansas Permit Test (Knowledge Exam): What's on It and How to Pass
Arkansas permit test: a multiple-choice knowledge exam on a computer, plus a vision test. See what is on it, the $5 fee, the oral option and how to pass.
How to Get Your Connecticut Learner's Permit at 16 (Youth Permit)
Connecticut gives a youth instruction permit at 16, not 15. See the steps, tests, fees, who can ride with you and the new sibling passenger rule.
Florida Permit Test: 50 Questions, 80% Pass Mark and Retake Fee
The Florida permit test has 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 correct to pass. See what is on it, where to take it, what a re-test costs and how to study.
Hawaii Permit Documents: Birth Certificate, Address Proofs, Consent Form
On Oahu, bring a certified birth certificate, your Social Security number and two Hawaii address proofs. Minors also need the signed parent consent affidavit.
Idaho Hands-Free Law: Can You Hold Your Phone? Fines and Points
Idaho bans hand use of a phone while you drive, even at a red light. See the $75, $150 and $300 fines, when points apply and what hands-free use is allowed.
Can International Students Drive in Manitoba on a Home Licence?
Which full-time students can drive in Manitoba on a home licence, the three conditions to meet, how short visitors differ, and how to get a Manitoba licence.
How to Get a Learner Permit in North Carolina at 15 (Level 1, 2026)
You can get a North Carolina Level 1 limited learner permit at 15. See the steps, the tests, who can ride with you, when you can drive and how long to hold it.