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
Manitoba Class 5 Knowledge Test: Time Limit, Languages and Rules
You get 30 minutes for the Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test. See what it covers, how to book, the languages, the CAD 12 fee and the wait after a fail.
Missouri Permit Test: 25 Questions, How Many You Can Miss
The Missouri written test has 25 multiple-choice questions and you need 20 right. See the format, the vision and road sign tests, and what to bring.
West Virginia Level 1 Permit at 15: Hours, Passengers, School Rules
You can get a West Virginia Level 1 permit at 15. See the 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. driving hours, the passenger limits, the school rule and what ends the permit.
Manitoba Road Test and Knowledge Test Cost (2026), Retake Rules
The Manitoba Class 5 knowledge test costs CAD 12 and the road test CAD 35. See other road test fees, retake waits and the rule after three failed road tests.
Minnesota Learner’s Permit Requirements for Teens and Adults
How old you must be for a Minnesota instruction permit, what teens and adults need, who must ride with you, how long the permit lasts and what it costs.
Are Missouri Driver Tests Free? Retake Limits and License Office Fees
Yes, Missouri driver tests are free at MSHP. See the retake limits for the written and driving tests, and the permit and license fees at the license office.
Oregon Instruction Permit Rules: Age, Supervisor and How to Get One
Get an Oregon instruction permit at 15. Your supervisor must be 21 or older and sit beside you. See the steps, fees, phone rule and how long the permit lasts.
West Virginia Knowledge Test: How Many Questions and Passing Score
The West Virginia knowledge test has at least 25 questions, and you need 19 correct to pass. See the time limit, audio option, vision check and retest wait.
What ID Do You Need for a Manitoba Driver's Licence?
The five things your ID documents must prove for a first Manitoba licence, the 90-day rule for proof of address, name changes, guarantors and the under-18 form.
What to Bring to the Missouri License Office for Your Permit (and REAL ID)
See which documents you show at the Highway Patrol test and which you bring to the Missouri license office for your permit, plus the extra papers for a REAL ID.
Oregon DMV Knowledge Test: 35 Questions, Passing Score and Languages
Oregon DMV knowledge test: 35 multiple-choice questions, 28 correct to pass, a $7 fee and 8 languages. See the office rules, retakes and who must test.
West Virginia Permit Test Fee: $7.50 per Attempt and Retest Rules
The West Virginia permit test costs $7.50 per attempt. See what the road skills test costs, how long you wait after a fail, and what the license costs.