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
Vermont Permit at 15: Who Can Ride With You and How Long to Hold It
At 15 you can take the Vermont permit test with a parent's signature. See who may ride with you, how long the permit lasts and how long you hold it.
Idaho Driver's Knowledge Test: Questions, Passing Score, Languages
Idaho knowledge test: 40 questions, miss up to 6. See the 12 test options, the $5 fee, the three-day retest wait and what you cannot bring into the room.
What to Bring to the Illinois DMV for a Permit or License
Bring one paper document for each of four groups: signature, date of birth, Social Security number and residency. See REAL ID, minor and name-change rules.
Indiana Driver's License at 16: Driver's Ed, 50 Hours, 2026 Rule
Since July 1, 2026, Indiana can issue a license on the 16th birthday after driver's ed. See the 180-day permit, the 50-hour log and the earliest dates.
Kansas Farm Permit: Who Qualifies and Where You Can Drive
A Kansas farm permit lets a 14- or 15-year-old drive for farm work, school and with an adult. See who qualifies, the tests, the fee, and the rules at 16.
Iowa Permit Test Languages: 20 Options, Audio and Interpreters
The Iowa DOT lists 20 languages for the knowledge test, in writing and with audio. See the full list, how interpreter appointments work, and which manuals exist.
Is There a Driving Test in Mississippi? The 50-Hour Affidavit
Mississippi gives no road test for a regular license at this time. Learn who needs the 50-hour road test waiver affidavit, who signs it and what to bring.
Can You Take the New Hampshire Driving Test in Another Language?
Speak or read a language other than English? See when the New Hampshire knowledge test is oral, written or with an interpreter, and the 80% pass mark.
Ontario G2 Rules: Passengers, Alcohol and What Changes From G1
What an Ontario G2 driver can do that a G1 driver cannot, the midnight to 5 a.m. passenger limits, who is exempt, zero alcohol and the penalties.
Vermont Online Permit Test: Questions, Passing Score, Languages
Yes, the Vermont permit test is online. It has 20 questions and you need 16 right to pass. See the retake rule, the languages and how to study.
How Much Does a Driver's License Cost in Idaho? Tests, Permits, Retakes
Idaho driver's license costs: $5 knowledge test, $35 skills test, $16.50 to $21.50 permits and $20 to $60 licenses. See what you pay again if you fail a test.
Illinois Driver's Test in Spanish and Other Languages
Yes, the Illinois written test can be given in Spanish on request. Learn about other languages, oral exams, interpreters and what to ask the facility.