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
Texas Foreign Driver License: Reciprocity, Tests and Students
Which countries Texas has a license agreement with, which tests other drivers take, when a translation is needed and how F-1 and J-1 students apply.
Arizona Permit Test: Questions, 80% to Pass and How It Works
Where the Arizona permit test questions come from, the 80 percent pass score, where to take the test, what it covers and how to study for it.
Colorado @Home Permit Test Online: Webcam, Proxy, 60 Minutes, Cost
Take the Colorado permit test online at home. See what you need, how the webcam photos and the proxy adult work, the $6.50 fee and what to do after you pass.
Montana Speed Limits: 80 mph Interstates, Night Limits and Speeding Fines
Montana speed limits by road type, which limits drop at night, what a speeding ticket costs from $20 to $200, and when a ticket stays off your record.
Texas School Bus Law: When You Must Stop (Fines Start at $500)
Stop in Texas when a school bus stops with flashing red lights, from either direction. See when you may skip the stop, the fines and the license suspension.
Maryland Learner’s Permit Rules: Age, Supervising Driver and Phone Ban
You can apply for a Maryland learner’s permit at 15 years and 9 months. See who can supervise you, how long to hold the permit, and the phone rules by age.
Massachusetts Permit Test Languages: 37 Options, ASL and Audio
The Massachusetts Class D permit test comes in 37 languages, with ASL, an audio exam and oral exams. See the full list and how to ask for each option.
Montana Wildlife and Winter Driving: Deer, Elk, Livestock and Icy Roads
How to avoid a deer or elk in Montana, what to do around livestock, and how slow to drive on wet roads, packed snow and ice, from the Montana Driver Manual.
What Do You Need for a Beginner's Permit in SC? SCDMV Documents
Bring your Social Security number, proof of identity and citizenship, and proof of your South Carolina address. See the MV-93 list, REAL ID rules and fees.
Arizona Permit Test at Home: How the Online Test Works for Teens
Can your teen take the Arizona permit test online? What 2026 ADOT sources confirm, how to study, what happens after a pass and when the permit clock starts.
Colorado Permit Test: Pass Mark, Retakes, Spanish and Interpreters
Colorado written test rules for 2026: the 80% pass mark at driving schools, two tries a day, the $11.50 retest fee, the Spanish test and interpreter rules.
Maryland Permit Test (MVA Knowledge Test): 25 Questions, 85% to Pass
Pass the Maryland MVA knowledge test: 25 questions in 20 minutes, 85 percent to pass. See what it covers, how to book, how to study and what to do if you fail.