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
Kansas Permit Test: Questions, Online Option and Retakes
See what the Kansas written test covers, how to take it at a driver's license office or online for $6.50, what the online rules are, and how retakes work.
Can International Students Drive in Kentucky on a Home License?
Kentucky law lets a non-citizen visiting for under one year drive on a valid home license. See the student rule, the visitor or resident choice and the $30 fee.
Nebraska Teen Driver Points: How Many to Lose a License
How many points can a Nebraska teen get? See the point table, the POP limits, the under-21 six-point rule and how points block the Class O license.
Georgia School Bus Laws: When to Stop, Divided Roads and Penalties
Stop for a Georgia school bus when it is loading with its lights flashing. See the divided road rule, how long to wait and the penalties under Addy's Law.
Kentucky School Bus Law 2026: Stop Rules, Cameras and Higher Fines
In Kentucky, stop for a stopped school bus from every direction, with one exception. See the July 15, 2026 rule, $200 to $500 fines, 6 points and cameras.
Moving to Nebraska: Get Your Driver's License Within 30 Days
New to Nebraska? You have 30 days to get a Nebraska license. See who is exempt, which tests you take, what to bring and what a license costs.
New Hampshire Written Driving Test: 80% to Pass and Up to 50 Questions
The New Hampshire knowledge test has up to 50 questions and a 60-minute limit. See the 80% pass mark, the test order, retake rules and how long a pass lasts.
Indiana BMV Permit Test: Format, Passing Score, Languages and Retakes
The Indiana permit test has two parts and you need 80 percent on each. See the format, the walk-in rule, the exam languages and when you can retake it.
Can You Take the Iowa Permit Test at Home? Skip the Trip Rules
Iowa teens can take the permit test at home with a parent. See who qualifies, the 7 to 14 day wait, the 72-hour link and the steps after a pass.
Kansas Restricted License at 15: Driver's Ed, 25 Hours and Driving Limits
A Kansas restricted license at 15 needs approved driver's ed, a one-year permit and 25 supervised hours. See where you can drive alone, who can ride with you and the 50-hour rule.
Kentucky Four-Way Stop and Roundabout Rules: Who Goes First
At a Kentucky four-way stop, the first driver to arrive goes first. At the same time, yield to the right. Learn where to stop and how to drive a roundabout.
Mississippi Learner's Permit at 15: Requirements, Cost, Who Can Ride
Get a Mississippi learner's permit at 15: what to bring, the $7.00 fee, the exams, and why you need a licensed driver, 21 or older, in the seat beside you.