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
How Much Is a Driver's License in Massachusetts? 2026 RMV Fees
A new Massachusetts driver pays $30 for the permit, $35 for the road test and $50 for a 5-year Class D license. See retake, transfer and refund rules.
Montana Move Over Law: How Much to Slow Down and When to Change Lanes
Montana move over law: slow to the temporary limit, 20 mph below on the interstate or 30 below on state highways, or half the limit if you cannot change lanes.
Arizona Permit Test Languages: Spanish Manual and English Road Test
Can you take the Arizona permit test in Spanish? What 2026 ADOT sources say about the Spanish manual and the English road test, and what to ask ADOT MVD.
Colorado Driver's License Cost: Permit and Retest Fees 2026
See what Colorado charges in 2026: $20 for a permit, $34 for a license, $11.50 and $15.40 for retests, plus Standard credential and @Home test costs.
What to Bring to the RMV for a Massachusetts Learner's Permit
Bring originals to your Massachusetts learner's permit appointment: ID proof, your SSN, residency proof and a signed application. REAL ID and under-18 rules.
South Carolina Beginner's Permit Rules: Hours, Supervisor, Practice
Who can ride with you on a South Carolina beginner's permit, when you may drive, and how many practice hours you log at 15 or 16.
Arizona Driver's License Cost by Age: Fees and Expiration at 65
Arizona driver license fees by age ($25 to $10), the $25 Travel ID, permit and duplicate fees, and why a license stays valid until age 65.
Maryland Driver’s License Fees: Learner’s Permit, License and ID Costs
Maryland learner’s permit $65 (Type I) or $45 (Type II), renewal $64 for 8 years, ID card $40. See duplicate fees, who pays nothing and how to pay.
Massachusetts Junior Operator License (JOL): How to Get It at 16 1/2
A junior operator license is the Massachusetts license for drivers from 16 1/2 to 18. See the permit time, driver's education, supervised hours, road test steps and main limits.
South Carolina Conditional License at 15½: Requirements and Curfew
South Carolina conditional license: age 15½ to under 16, 180-day permit, driver's education, 40 practice hours, and the curfew and passenger limits.
Arizona Class G License Rules: Teen Curfew, Passengers and Phones
How a 16- or 17-year-old gets an Arizona Class G license, plus the night driving, passenger and phone rules for the first six months, when they end and what a violation costs.
Maryland Learner’s Permit and Driver’s License Documents: Checklist
What to bring to the Maryland MVA for a permit or license: identity, Social Security number, two proofs of address, and papers for teens and new residents.