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
Who Can Supervise a Class 5L Learner Driver in Manitoba?
Who can sit beside a Manitoba Class 5L learner: the licence and three-year rule, the front seat, passengers, alcohol and drug limits, and what police can ask.
Missouri Permit Test Languages: 20 Choices, Including Spanish and ASL
Yes, you can take the Missouri Class F written test in 20 languages, including Spanish and ASL. See the full list, audio options and interpreter rules.
Oregon Online Knowledge Test: How to Take the Permit Test at Home
Yes, Oregon DMV lets you take the Class C knowledge test at home. See what you need, who must watch you, the $7 fee, retake limits and the next step.
WV DMV First Permit or License: What to Bring (REAL ID or Not)
Bring one proof of identity, one proof of Social Security number and two proofs of West Virginia residency. See the REAL ID choice and what a parent signs.
Manitoba Class 5I Rules: Passenger Limits, Night Driving and Full Stage
What a Manitoba Class 5I driver can and cannot do: passenger limits by time of day, towing, how long the stage lasts and when you reach Full Stage.
Minnesota Permit Test (Knowledge Test): 80% to Pass, Languages, Retakes
Minnesota written test: 80 percent to pass, one test per day, no time limit at a DVS exam station. See the languages, the $10 retest fee and what to bring.
Missouri School Bus Stop Law: New 2026 Fines, 5 Points and Suspension
Missouri raised school bus penalties on Aug. 28, 2026: fines of $500 to $3,000, 5 points and mandatory suspensions. See when to stop and what happens in court.
How Much Is a Driver's License in Oregon? Fees and Retakes
Oregon Class C license $64, permit $30, knowledge test $7, drive test $45 at DMV. See what you pay again if you fail, plus REAL ID and renewal costs.
West Virginia Level 2 License: 10 p.m. Curfew, Passengers, 50 Hours
West Virginia Level 2 license rules at 16: the 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. solo hours, passenger limits, the 50 hours, and what a ticket costs you.
Alabama Learner's Permit at 15: Stage I Rules and Who Can Drive With You
You can get an Alabama Stage I learner's permit at 15. See the steps, who may sit beside you, how long it lasts and when Stage II can start.
Minnesota Driver’s License Cost: Permit, Test and Retest Fees
Minnesota permit $29.50, provisional license $32.50, Class D $46. See retest fees, the $40 road test no-show fee and the total for a first license.
What to Bring to the Oregon DMV: ID, Proof of Address and REAL ID
Oregon DMV needs one proof of identity, one proof of address and your Social Security number if you have one. See what counts and what a REAL ID adds.