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
Idaho Four-Way Stop and Roundabout Rules: Who Goes First
Who goes first at an Idaho four-way stop? Learn the stop-line rule, the same-time rule, T intersections, left turns and how to drive a roundabout.
Who Goes First at a Four-Way Stop in Indiana? Right-of-Way Rules
At a four-way stop in Indiana, the first driver to stop goes first. See the same-time rule, left turns, dark signals and what the driving test checks.
Iowa School Bus Stop Law: When to Stop, Fines and Suspensions
Iowa drivers slow to 20 mph for amber school bus lights and stop 15 feet back when the arm is out. See who must stop, the $345 to $930 fine and the suspensions.
Ontario Licence Exchange Countries: Which Licences Qualify?
See which provinces, U.S. states and countries can exchange a driver's licence for an Ontario licence, what to bring and what changed on July 1, 2026.
Iowa Four-Way Stop and Roundabout Rules: Who Goes First
Who goes first at an Iowa four-way stop? The first driver to arrive, after a full stop. See the same-time rule, where to stop and how to drive a roundabout.
New Brunswick School Bus Rules: When to Stop, How Far Back, Penalty
When to stop for a New Brunswick school bus, how far back (5 metres), what amber lights mean, the 6-point penalty and the school zone speed limit.
Ontario G1 for International Students: Rules, ID and Declaration
Study permit holders: who can get an Ontario G1, the residence declaration required since May 2026, how long a foreign licence works and what ID to bring.
West Virginia Driver's License at 18 or Older: Permit and Road Test
Age 18 or older and never licensed in West Virginia? You need a regular Class E permit, 30 days of practice, then the road skills test. See each step.
Connecticut 8-Hour Safe Driving Course and 2-Hour Parent Class Explained
Every 16- and 17-year-old license applicant in Connecticut takes an 8-hour course, and a parent or guardian attends 2 hours. See who else, when and the proof.
Minnesota Provisional License Rules: Night Driving, Passengers and Phones
What a Minnesota provisional license lets you do: the midnight to 5 a.m. limit, passenger limits, the phone ban and how to earn the full Class D license.
Four-Way Stop Rules in New Brunswick: Who Goes First?
Who goes first at a four-way stop in New Brunswick, what to do when two vehicles arrive together, and where to stop when there is no stop line.
How to Get a Pennsylvania Learner's Permit at 16 (2026 Steps)
You can get a Pennsylvania learner's permit at 16. See the forms, the physical, the knowledge test, who can ride with you and how long to hold the permit.