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
Foreign Driver License in Utah: Taiwan, Korea and Other Countries
Utah has license reciprocity with Taiwan and Korea. See the tests for other foreign licenses, the documents, the fees and how long visitors may drive.
Washington Intermediate License Rules: Passengers, Night Limit, Phones
What a Washington intermediate license holder can and cannot do: passenger limits, the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. limit, phones, and when each limit ends.
Montana Driver’s License Documents: What to Bring (REAL ID)
Montana license documents: one proof of authorized presence, two of identity and one of Montana residence. See REAL ID rules, name changes and what teens bring.
Texas Driving Test: What to Bring, Scoring and Third-Party Testing
Where to take the Texas driving test (DPS or a third-party school), what to bring, what the examiner grades, the 30-point limit and how far ahead to book.
Can International Students Get a Utah Driver License?
Can an international student drive in Utah on a home-country license? See the residency rule, the limited-term license, documents, tests and fees.
Washington Teen Driver Penalties: Letters, Suspension, Alcohol Rules
What happens to a Washington teen driver after a first, second and third violation, plus warning letters at 18 to 21, minor in possession and the under-21 alcohol limit.
Montana Teen Driving Laws: Curfew, Passenger Limits and GDL Steps
Montana first-year restricted license: no driving 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., passenger limits, seatbelt rule, how long it lasts and the penalties for breaking it.
Parent-Taught Driver Ed in Texas: Steps, Hours and Who Can Teach
Yes, you can teach your teen to drive in Texas. See who may teach, the $20 TDLR application, 24 classroom hours, 7 + 7 + 30 driving hours and the DPS steps.
Utah Driving Privilege Card: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
Who can get a Utah Driving Privilege Card, the 6 documents, the $30 and $32 fees, the English-only tests and the wait for the card.
Washington Driver's License at 18 or Older: Tests, Permit, 2027 Rule
Do you need driver's ed for a Washington license at 18 or older? See today's tests, the 2027 phase-in, when you need a permit and what vouchers may cover.
Montana Driver’s Ed: Do Teens Need It? Age Rules and Online Courses
Does a Montana teen need driver’s ed? A school traffic education course lowers the permit age to 14½. See both permit routes, the 6-month wait and 50 hours.
Can International Students Drive in Nebraska? Foreign License Rules
Studying in Nebraska? See what the law says about driving on your home license, which tests and papers a first Nebraska license needs, and how long it lasts.