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
Georgia Permit Test: How Many Questions and What You Need to Pass
The Georgia permit test has two parts, 20 questions each. You need 15 right on each part. See the topics, the test-room rules and what happens if you fail.
ICBC Knowledge Test: 50 Questions, 40 to Pass, Online or In Person
The ICBC knowledge test has 50 questions and you need 40 to pass. See how online and in-person tests work, the CAD 15 fee, retakes and how long a pass lasts.
Kentucky Permit Test: 80% to Pass, Where to Take It and What to Study
You need 80% to pass the Kentucky permit test. See where Kentucky State Police give it, how to book, the vision check, what to study and what to do if you fail.
New Delaware Driving Laws 2024 to 2026: Move Over and Left Lane
Delaware's move over law: change lanes or slow to at least 20 mph below the limit. See the SR 1 and I-495 left lane rule, the fines and the 2025-2026 changes.
Georgia Permit Test Cost and Retakes: The $10 Fee and Wait Times
The Georgia permit test costs $10, paid before you test. You get no refund if you fail, and you pay again for each try. See the wait times and how to pay.
ICBC Knowledge Test Languages: Punjabi, Chinese and the Full List
The ICBC knowledge test comes in 12 languages, including Punjabi and Chinese. See which study guides match and what help you can use on test day.
Kentucky Permit and License Fees in 2026, Plus Test Retake Rules
See what a Kentucky permit and license cost in 2026, standard and travel ID, who pays an extra $30, and when you must take a test again.
Georgia Learner's Permit Documents: What to Bring to the DDS
Bring 1 proof of identity, 2 proofs of Georgia residency, and school enrollment proof if you are under 18. See what counts and the form to file first.
Iowa Instruction Permit at 14: Rules, Supervisors and Steps for 2026
Iowa lets you get an instruction permit at 14. See the steps, who can supervise you, the passenger rule, the $6 fee, how long it lasts and what comes next.
What to Bring to Your Kentucky Permit Test: Documents and REAL ID
See which documents to bring to the Kentucky permit test by age, what counts as proof of residency, and what a travel ID (REAL ID) needs.
Nebraska Learner's Permit (LPD): Age 15 Rules, Test and Cost
Nebraska Learner's Permit (LPD): get it at 15, pass the vision and written tests, and pay $13. See who can ride with you, the phone rule and how long it lasts.
How to Get a Learner's Permit in Virginia (2026 Steps and Age)
Apply at 15 years and 6 months. See the two DMV steps, what to bring, the $3 fee plus license cost, and the rules before and after January 1, 2027.