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.
1417 articles by Stephanie
Michigan Driver's Ed: Segment 1 and Segment 2 Requirements
Michigan driver's ed for teens: the hours, ages and 70% exams for Segment 1 and Segment 2, and which courses the state accepts.
NJ Learner Permit: Special Learner Permit at 16 vs Examination Permit at 17
How to get a New Jersey learner permit: a special learner permit at 16 through a school, or an examination permit at 17, plus supervisor and hold-time rules.
Newfoundland Driver's Licence Cost: Learner, Road Test and Licence Fees
What a driver's licence costs in Newfoundland and Labrador: the Class 5I learner's licence, the Class 5 road test, the 5-year licence, senior fees, other fees, refunds and how to pay.
North Dakota Permit Test: Knowledge Test Format, Languages and Retakes
North Dakota permit test: what the Rules of the Road test covers, $5 per attempt, 14 languages, test-day rules and when you can retake it.
Nevada DMV Written Test: 25 Questions, Passing Score, Online Option
The Nevada written test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need 20 correct (80 percent). Take it online or at a DMV office. See fees and retake rules.
New Mexico Driver's License and Permit Fees in 2026, Plus Retest Rules
What a New Mexico permit, provisional license and driver's license cost in 2026, what new residents and MVD Partner offices add, and how retests work.
How Much Is a NY Learner Permit? DMV Fees by Age (2026)
A first New York permit and Class D license cost $64.25 to $102.50 in total, by age and county. See the fee table, MCTD counties, extra fees and refunds.
Ohio Probationary License Rules: Curfew, Passengers and Phones
Under 18 in Ohio? See the curfew hours, the passenger limit, the phone rule and the work and school exceptions for a probationary license, and how to get one.
Oklahoma Permit Test Online at Home: What You Need and the Rules
Take the Oklahoma written test online at home: 20 questions, 15 correct, 60 minutes. See the equipment, the steps and the rules under 18.
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.