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
North Dakota Learner's Permit at 14: Rules, Supervisor and Cost
You can get a North Dakota instruction permit at 14. See who must ride with you, how long you hold it, the phone rule and what the permit costs.
Wyoming Learner's Permit at 15: Rules, Supervisor and Cost
Wyoming learner's permit rules: apply at 15, who can ride with you, how long the permit lasts, the 10-day hold and the $45 cost, with the steps to apply.
Arizona Move Over Law: Change Lanes or Slow Down, and the Fines
What Arizona drivers must do near a stopped vehicle with flashing lights, which vehicles count, the $275 to $1,000 fines and the siren rules.
Massachusetts Four-Way Stop Rules: Who Goes First?
At a Massachusetts four-way stop, the first vehicle to stop goes first, and a tie goes to the driver on the right. See the stop, left-turn and driveway rules.
NL Permit Test Online: Class 5 Written Test and 85% Pass Mark
Take the Newfoundland and Labrador Class 5 permit test online on MyGovNL. See what it covers, the 85% pass mark, and what to do after you pass.
NJ Permit Test: Questions, Passing Score, Languages and Retakes
The New Jersey MVC knowledge test has 50 questions, and 40 correct answers pass. See where you take it, the vision test, the languages and the 7-day retest.
Arizona Traffic Survival School: Points, Red-Light Tickets and Suspensions
Arizona Traffic Survival School: when 8 points in 12 months or a red-light conviction means TSS, the point values, the under-18 rule and what a suspension means.
Nevada Instruction Permit Rules: Age 15½, Supervisor and Fees
Apply for a Nevada instruction permit at age 15½. See who can ride with you, what to bring, what it costs, how long it lasts and when adults can skip it.
New Mexico Permit Test: 70% Pass Mark, Where to Take It and Retakes
You need 70% or better to pass the New Mexico knowledge test. See where to take it, what happens if you fail, how long a score lasts and how to study.
NY Permit Test: How Many Questions and What You Need to Pass
The New York permit test has 20 questions. You need 14 right, plus 2 of the 4 road sign questions. See what it covers, how to study and what to bring.
Alaska Instruction Permit at 14: Steps, Fee and Rules (2026)
You can get an Alaska instruction permit at 14. See the DMV steps, the $15 fee, who must ride with you and who may sign parental consent.
How to Get Your Temps in Ohio at 15½ (TIPIC Steps for 2026)
Get your Ohio temps (TIPIC) at 15 years 6 months. See the knowledge test, vision screening, 60-day purchase window, co-signer and who can ride with you.