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
Virginia DMV Knowledge Exam Languages: Spanish, Arabic and More
The Virginia DMV offers the knowledge exam in English, ASL and 24 more languages. See the full list, the translator rules and the Spanish study material.
Georgia DDS Road Test: Virtual or In-Person, What to Bring, Scoring
Book the Georgia DDS road test online, bring a licensed driver 21 or older and a car with registration and insurance. You need 75% to pass. See what is scored.
Kentucky Full License at 17: Driver Education Course and Next Steps
Get a full Kentucky operator's license at 17 after 180 days on the intermediate license and a driver training program. See the courses, adult rules and steps.
What to Bring to the Nebraska DMV: Documents and REAL ID
What to bring to the Nebraska DMV for a permit or license: proof of citizenship, two proofs of address, your Social Security number, and how to spot a REAL ID.
Virginia Learner's Permit Rules: Supervisor, Passengers and Curfew
Virginia permit holders need a supervisor beside them, no more than one passenger under 21, and no driving from midnight to 4 a.m. See the 2027 change.
Getting a Georgia Driver's License at 18 or Older: Class C Steps
At 18 or older in Georgia, apply for a Class C license or get a Class CP permit first. See the tests, the 40-hour affidavit, the documents and the $32 fee.
Kentucky Points for Teen Drivers: 7 Points, Phone Ban and Delays
A Kentucky driver under 18 can face a suspension at 7 points in 2 years. See the points for common tickets, the 180 day delay and the phone ban fine.
Nebraska Provisional Operator's Permit (POP): Curfew and Passenger Rules
What a Nebraska POP lets a 16-year-old do: the midnight to 6 a.m. curfew, the passenger limit, the phone ban, who qualifies and the $20 fee.
New Hampshire Learner's Permit: Practice Driving at 15 1/2
New Hampshire has no learner's permit for cars. See who can ride beside you at 15 1/2, what to carry, who is liable for tickets and how the 40 hours count.
Virginia Teen Driver Rules: Curfew and Passenger Limits Under 18
Under 18 in Virginia, you may not drive from midnight to 4 a.m. and may carry only one passenger under 21 in your first year. See the exceptions and penalties.
Georgia Teen Driver Penalties: Points, Suspensions and TADRA
A Georgia driver under 21 is suspended for 6 months after reckless driving, racing or speeding 24 mph or more over. Under 18, 4 points in 12 months is enough.
Kentucky No Pass No Drive Law: School Rules for Teen Drivers
Kentucky can revoke a teen's permit or license for 9 unexcused absences or passing fewer than 4 courses in a semester. See the hearing and how to get it back.