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
Saskatchewan Novice 1 and Novice 2 Rules: Passengers and Phones
Saskatchewan Novice 1 and Novice 2 rules: who can ride with you, what changes at Novice 2, what restarts the 12 months, the phone ban and when you get a full Class 5.
How Much Is a Driver's License in South Dakota? $38 and Other Fees
A South Dakota license, permit or renewal has cost $38 since July 1, 2025. See the other fees, the teen total, the retest rule and how to pay.
Tennessee Intermediate Unrestricted License at 17 and Class D at 18
Get the Tennessee intermediate unrestricted license at 17 after one year at Level 2. See the rules, the 90-day delays, the fee and the Class D at 18.
Alaska Permit Test in Other Languages, Audio and With a Reader
Yes, Alaska's online permit test offers multiple languages and audio. See who can read the questions to you and how to ask the DMV for disability help.
How to Get a California Driver's License at 18 or Older
How an adult over 18 gets a first California driver's license: the permit, the documents, the fee, the vision and knowledge tests, and the drive test.
Wisconsin Driver's Ed Rules and the 50-Hour Driving Log for Teens
What driver's ed a Wisconsin teen needs, how to log the 50 practice hours (10 at night), who can supervise, and who can sign as sponsor.
Wyoming Full Driver's License: At 16 and a Half With Driver's Ed or at 17
Under 17, a full Wyoming license needs a six-month intermediate permit and approved driver's ed. At 17, no permit or course is needed. See the steps and tests.
Colorado Driving Test at a Driving School: What to Bring and Scoring
Colorado drive test guide: where to take it, what to bring, how the examiner checks your car, which skills are scored and what happens if you fail.
How Much Is a Florida Driver's License? Learner, Test and Renewal Fees
A Florida learner's license, Class E license and renewal each cost $48. See the re-test, late renewal, replacement, ID card and reinstatement fees.
How Much Is a Maine Driver's License? Test and License Fees (2026)
The Maine Class C exam costs $35 with the first road test, and a license costs $30 or $55 with REAL ID. See retest, missed appointment and 65+ fees.
Maryland Provisional License Penalties: Points, Suspensions, 18 Months
What happens when a new Maryland driver gets a ticket on a provisional license: sanctions by offense, point limits and the 18-month wait for a full license.
Michigan Driver's Test in Other Languages: Interpreters and Audio
Michigan knowledge test languages, the audio option, and the rules for interpreters on the written test and the driving skills test.