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
Moving to Ohio: Get Your Ohio Driver's License Within 30 Days
New to Ohio? You have 30 days to transfer your license, title and registration. See who skips the tests, what to bring, and rules for teens and non-citizens.
Nevada Driver Authorization Card (DAC): Who Can Get One and How
A Nevada Driver Authorization Card lets eligible residents drive without a standard license. See who qualifies, which documents to bring, the tests and fees.
Can International Students Drive in New Mexico on a Home License?
International students can drive in New Mexico on a valid home license until they become residents. See insurance minimums, under-18 rules and license steps.
Can International Students Drive in New York on a Home License?
Yes, usually. A valid home-country license lets you drive in New York. See when you need a New York license, the steps and what a Temporary Visitor card shows.
Can International Students Drive in Oklahoma? Home License and IDP
Oklahoma lets nonresidents drive on a valid home license. See when a student must switch, which papers to bring and which tests to expect.
Driving in Pennsylvania With a Foreign License: Visitors and Students
Can you drive in Pennsylvania on a foreign license? See the one-year guidance, the IDP rule, which countries swap and the F-1 and J-1 documents.
Rhode Island Driver Privilege Card: Who Can Apply and What You Need
Rhode Island law lets people without legal status get a driver privilege card. See the tax, identity and residency rules, the $25 fee and the test rules.
Foreign Driver's License in South Carolina: Reciprocity Countries and Tests
Which countries skip the South Carolina driving tests, what South Korea and Taiwan need, and which tests, papers and branches apply to a foreign license.
Alberta School Bus Rules: When You Must Stop for Flashing Lights
Flashing red lights mean stop before you reach the school bus. See what amber lights mean, how far back to stop in Alberta, when to go and the demerit points.
Can International Students Drive in Saskatchewan on a Home Licence?
When an international student, a spouse or a family member can drive in Saskatchewan on a home licence, what to carry, the semi limit and when 90 days start.
South Dakota School Bus Law: Stop for Red, Slow for Amber Lights
South Dakota school bus law: stop at least 15 feet away for red lights, slow to 15 mph for amber. See the four-lane exception, turn lanes and penalties.
Tennessee Driver's License for Non-U.S. Citizens and Students
Can you get a Tennessee license on a visa? See the Temporary Driver License, student documents, foreign license and IDP rules, and the 2026 change.