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
Rhode Island Learner's Permit at 16: Limited Instruction Permit Rules
At 16 you can apply for a Rhode Island limited instruction permit after driver education. See the steps, who can supervise you, the $10 fee and the permit rules.
How to Get Your Class 7 Learner's Licence in Saskatchewan (2026 Steps)
Get a Saskatchewan Class 7 learner's licence at 16, or 15 in high school driver education: the parent form, the SGI exams and the nine-month learner stage.
South Dakota Permit Test: What's on It, the 80% Pass Mark and Retakes
The South Dakota permit test needs 80% or higher. See what the knowledge and vision tests cover, how to book, and how many retakes one $38 fee gives.
Tennessee Online Permit Test at Home: Rules for Teens 15 to 17
Teens 15 to 17 can take the Tennessee knowledge test at home with a parent as proctor. See the device rules, the two-try limit and what to do after you pass.
Alaska DMV Knowledge Test: 20 Questions, 16 to Pass (2026)
The Alaska knowledge test has 20 questions, and you need 16 right in 25 minutes. See what it covers, where to take it, and when you can retake it.
Michigan Permit Test: What's on It and How Teens and Adults Take It
Michigan has no single permit test. See what teens under 18 and adults take, what it costs in an office or online, what happens if you fail, and what to study.
Wisconsin Online Permit Test at Home: Rules for Ages 15 to 17
Can you take the Wisconsin permit test online? Yes, at 15 to 17 in driver education. See the $10 fee, the webcam and parent rules, time limits and next steps.
Wyoming Permit Test: What Is on It, Languages and Retakes
What is on the Wyoming permit test, the English-only rule, interpreters and the oral option, and how many times you can take the written test in one day.
How Much Does a Nevada Driver's License Cost? Test Fees and Retakes
Nevada instruction permit $22.50, tests $25, each retest $10, license $22.50 or $41.50. See the fee list, a teen total, retake waits and how to pay.
NJ 50 Hours of Supervised Driving: Who Needs It and the BA-CSD Form
See who must drive 50 hours with supervision in New Jersey, how many hours must be at night, who signs form BA-CSD and when to hand it in.
What to Bring to the New Mexico MVD: REAL ID vs Standard License
What to bring to the New Mexico MVD for a first permit or license: identity, two residency proofs and, for REAL ID, Social Security and lawful status proof.
What ID Do You Need for a Newfoundland and Labrador Driver's Licence?
Which ID to bring for a Newfoundland and Labrador learner's or driver's licence: the MRD document list, proof of address, guarantors and translations.