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
Massachusetts Permit Test: 25 Questions, 18 Correct to Pass
The Massachusetts permit test has 25 questions, and you need 18 correct in 25 minutes. See the topics, online rules, cheating penalty and retake steps.
Foreign Driver’s License in Montana: Visitors, Students and Exchange
Can you drive in Montana on a foreign license? See the visitor rule, the 60-day limit, the Taiwan and Korea exchange and what students need to apply.
Is Texting While Driving Illegal in Nebraska? Fines, Points, Teen Rules
Is it illegal to use your phone while driving in Nebraska? See what the law bans, the $200, $300 and $500 fines, the 3 points and the teen permit rules.
Texas Hardship License for Teens: Who Qualifies at 15
A Texas teen can get a hardship license at 15 or older for one of three reasons in the law. See who applies, what to finish first and what leads to suspension.
Arizona Instruction Permit at 15 and a Half: Rules and Requirements
Arizona instruction permit rules: the age of 15 years and 6 months, the tests, who signs under 18, who may ride with you, the phone rule and the 6-month hold.
Montana School Bus Stop Law: When to Stop and the $500 Minimum Fine
Montana school bus law: stop about 30 feet from a bus with red lights, slow down for amber lights, never pass on the right. First offense fines start at $500.
Moving to Texas: How to Get a Texas Driver License Within 90 Days
You can drive on your old license for up to 90 days after you move to Texas. See the steps, documents, vehicle registration rule and what changes for teens.
How to Get a Beginner's Permit in South Carolina (Age 15, Cost and Steps)
Get a South Carolina beginner's permit at 15: pass the vision and knowledge tests at an SCDMV branch, pay $2 for the test and $2.50 for the permit.
Colorado Learner's Permit at 15: Driver Ed, Awareness and Supervisors
Can you get a Colorado learner's permit at 15? See which course you need, the steps to apply, who signs the affidavit and who can ride with you.
Massachusetts Online Permit Test: Rules, Camera and Auto-Fail
Yes, you can take the Massachusetts permit test online after your Service Center visit. See the computer, camera and room rules, auto-fail rules and retake fee.
Montana Four-Way Stop and Roundabout Rules: Who Has the Right of Way
Who goes first at a Montana four-way stop, and who yields in a roundabout? See where to stop, the 15 mph roundabout speed and how to share it with trucks.
SC Permit Test (2026): What's on It, Where to Take It, Cost
South Carolina permit test: vision and knowledge tests, where to take them, the $2.00 test fee, the $2.50 permit and the test-room rules.