ADR Driver Training

A Hazardous Chemical / ADR Driver Training Certificate is required for any driver who operates a vehicle used for transporting dangerous goods by road throughout Ireland and the EU. Advance Drive can provide you with information on ADR Driver Training (Hazchem) Courses in Galway City.

An ADR Trainer must be approved by the HSA (Health and Safety Authority) to provide Basic or Tanker Specialisation ADR (Hazardous Chemical) Driver Training Courses.

ADR Initial Basic Course

Drivers transporting dangerous goods in vans or HGV trucks are required to attend a 3-day Initial ADR Basic Training Course and then pass the HSA Initial ADR Basic exam. The 3-day ADR Basic Training Course covers packages, drums & IBCs.

ADR Initial Basic Course (3-days) 

ADR Tanker Specialisation Course

Drivers requiring a ADR Driver Certificate for HGV Tankers are required to attend 5 days of training. Which is a 3-day Initial ADR Basic training Course & a further 2-day Tanker Specialisation Training Course and then pass both the HSA Initial Basic exam and the Tanker Specialisation exam which can be completed on the same day.

ADR Tanker Specialisation Course (5-days) 

ADR Basic and Tanker (Refresher)

The ADR Drivers Training Certificate is valid for 5 years, Refresher courses can be completed within 12 months of the expiry date on the cert.

To extend the ADR Basic Certificate, drivers are required to attend an ADR Basic Refresher (1-day) Course and then pass the HSA Basic exam before the certificate expires.

ADR Basic Refresher (1-day) Course 

To extend the ADR Tanker Certificate, drivers are required to attend an ADR Basic and Tanker Refresher (2-day) Course and then pass the HSA Basic and Tanker exams before the certificate expires.

ADR Basic and Tanker Refresher (2-day) Course 

Call Ailbhe on 091524689 for more information on ADR Driver Training courses.



Testimonials

  • Passed my driving test on the first try and I must say that speaks about the professionalism at this institute! Flan was just amazing in training you aptly and he makes you so familiar with the test routes and format! Nothing less than a 5 star rating for Advance Drive!
    October 26, 2023Galway

    Great job, great team, professional in the booking/scheduling, professional and friendly in the lessons, really helped facilitating every step of the way to get my C driving licence. 5 🌟
    February 7, 2024Galway

    Thanks to Dezzie and Lee they are very Patient and help full I enjoyable experience guide you through each step of your journey and help you develop lifelong skills to make you a safer road user,very Professional Instructors and extremely helpful office staff to thank you so mush all the best.
    February 13, 2019Galway

    Vas was an excellent driving instructor. The lessons were clear and concise and if I was ever unsure of anything Vas was patient and explained everything clearly and he really helped with my confidence. I would definitely recommend to anyone!
    March 27, 2019Galway

    Big thanks to Vincent and all involved in advance drive highly recommend advance drive thanks for everything 🚚🚛🚛
    August 6, 2020

    Past my jeep and trailer test at the first attempt. Dezzie was my instructor and was very knowledgeable and a great support. Also Ailbhe in the office was extremely pleasent, efficient and gave good detail of all lessons to take place. This is an excellent driving school with customer service and success a top priority. Thanks for all the help and support. Gearoid.
    December 17, 2015Galway

    Would recommend Advance Drive for their expertise! Passed D1 minibus test on first go. All credit to instructor Lee who was very diligent and professional in his coaching. Would recommend to all future drivers...thanks again
    July 4, 2023Clare

    I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank LEE from Advance Drive for getting me through stage 3 ADI. Your patient professional and expert guidance got me to the finishing line. I can highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone thinking of doing the ADI Training.
    May 10, 2018Galway

    Highly recommended.
    April 28, 2014Marc Coyle

    I cannot reccomend Advance Drive enough for new drivers! After failing the test three times with other instructors I had lost all confidence in my driving abilities. And became a very nervous driver. I then went to Advance Drive where Noel became my new instructor. Noel changed my whole perspective on driving and the nerves went away. He's so patient and understanding and I found the lessons to be fun and enjoyable in comparison to other driving schools in Galway. 10/10 for Noel & Advanced drive, could not reccomend enough! Definitely the reason for me passing my test!
    September 4, 2020Galway

    With the help of my amazing instructor Corey, I passed my driving test first time. I was so nervous but Corey had great patience with every lesson. His guidance, professionalism and knowledge really got me through it and put me at ease. I am so grateful. The whole team at advance drive have been fantastic every step of the way. Highly recommend, thanks guys
    September 23, 2022Galway

    Taking Mini-Bus driving lessons with Advance Drive was a great learning experience, highly informative and also enjoyable. Lee, my instructor, was always clear, concise and positive with his directions and remarks and this enabled me to make constant progress through my series of Lessons. Thank you. February 19, 2020.
    February 19, 2020

    Passed my D license with the excellent help of Mike who has a calm and focussed approach from his many years of experience. The staff at Advance are most helpful and you feel confident that once to listen and practice what you are taught the test won’t be a problem.
    May 11, 2022Galway

    I would like to say a big thank you to all at Advance Drive for helping me pass my class C driving test. Always professional and courteous. For all you aspiring truck and bus drivers out there I would definitely recommend Advance Drive so mush so I can't wait to do my artic training with them as soon as I get my provisional license. And finally a big thank you to my instructor Dezzie who's cool and professional manner during my lessons helped to put me at ease, fair play to him he only had to step on that emergency break a few times, again a big thank you to all, stay safe and hopefully see you soon for the next stage.
    August 12, 2020Galway

    Passed the category D test first. Great instruction from Dezzie from start to finish, throughout all my lessons. Would highly recommend.
    October 2, 2019Galway

    could not recommend the team at advance drive more- delighted to have passed my D bus with the help of my instructor Vincent.
    January 26, 2024Tuam

    Just completed my rigid truck test with Advance Drive this week and what a great experience I had not just passing the test but the learning experiences I got , I wish to thank all the staff at advance drive from the office staff to the instructors ,all of you have to be commended on your professionalism and your approach to teaching , learning and instructing at Advanced Drive.I have to say a big thank you to my right hand man even though he was sitting on the left hand side ,PJ Dunne.I can only describe his instruction as exceptional,a true gent that makes you feel confident in driving .along with all at advanced drive there is an overall infectious enthusiasm for learning and I thank you for that. May I wish all at Advance Drive the best for the future,I have no hesitation in highly recommending Advance Drive for all your instructional needs from car,truck bus and artic best wishes and many thanks again Eugene Flynn
    October 10, 2022tuam, co. galway

    I passed my truck C test yesterday. I never drove a truck before and did seven lessons with Advance Drive instructor PJ Dunne. PJ’s tuition was 10/10, excellent, extremely professional. He is very personable and puts you at ease. His extensive experience is priceless, and he weighs your capabilities instantly and focuses on your weaknesses. He also drills you on the headline Health and safety and has his easy-to-follow notations to program you in good practice. The test is difficult, I was pushed on every element during the test. The lessons got rid of my years of ‘bad habits’ driving a jeep. During the test, PJ’s advice loud in my head at every junction, tight corner squeezed road due to road works, looking ahead to preempt potential hazards all came together the day of the test. When the examiner spoke to me briefly after the test, she said – ‘You must have been driving a truck for a while.’ That is a testimony to how good Advance Drive is and Instructor PJ Dunne. I highly recommend Advance drive for any of your driving lessons. In house Aoife, who had to account for my few cancellations, is very professional, friendly, and polite. An extremely efficient, professional business. Lessons are essential to pass this test and I highly recommend Advance Drive-An effective team. Peter
    November 11, 2022

    I passed my Car test first time with ADVANCE DRIVE on 14/05/2015 . Want to say special thanks to my instructor PHILIP. He is very patient & well trained professional. I highly recommend ADVANCE DRIVE they are absolutely brilliant.
    May 14, 2015Galway

    I had Dezzie who instructed me through my Bus licence as well as my jeep and trailer licence. He was an excellent instructor who made learning as easy as possible. The company is professional and dependent and I would totally recommend using their services. Thank you.
    February 4, 2020

    Passed my driving test after few hours with Vas from Advance drive. He is absolutely amazing! So much patience and understanding! Due to covid, my learning lasted 2 years, I changed 4 different instructors from different driving schools. Vas made it all possible, I wouldn't be driving without him! School is great too, every contact to book lessons and make payment was easy and straight forward. They sent all materials on email. Very helpful and friendly! Thank you all ❤️
    September 15, 2022Galway Westside

    I passed my bus test last Wednesday. A big thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me get there. They are very helpful and tried to accommodate me at every turn. The biggest thank you of all goes to their top instructor Vincent. Thanks again. Martin Murphy.
    May 3, 2023Abbeyknockmoy

    Thanks to all at Advance for your help in training me and guiding me throughout the course, no stone was left unturned. I especially want to thank Anton, Lee and all the ladies for coordinating everything and arranging lessons at hours to suit.
    April 7, 2023Galway

    Excellent instructors and a first time pass A huge thank you to Mr.Lee for his insight and patience with my driving. Whilst I have a driving license in another country, he made it very easy to understand the differences between the road rules and knew exactly what I would struggle with. Rather than teach the 'test answers' he made sure that I would be confident on the road - regardless of the situation. Passed first time.
    September 17, 2019Galway

    I passed my EB test first time around on the 19/06/13, thanks to Phillip and his excellent tutoring. I found him very professional. He had me well prepared and very focused for the test.I would highly recommend him and the Advance Drive team to others in the future.
    April 28, 2014Brian

    Passed truck test first time thanks to very friendly, professional people all through Advance Drive. Thanks to Vincent and all the staff. Would highly recommend them.
    August 7, 2020edenderry

    Would like to thank everyone at advance drive for helping me get my artic licence.top class team and would highly recommend them to people in the future.Anton is a really good instructor great man👍.thanks for everything.James Jnr hughes
    January 27, 2022Athlone

    Just wanted to thank both Philip & Micheal for the highly professional, freindly service they provide. I passed my C with no problems, will defiantly be back for D & E in the near future. Couldn't recommend them highly enough, thanks again lads.
    April 28, 2014 Neil Gavin

    I don't see any negative testimonials on the web page which confirms my view of this company. Knowledgeable, capable, friendly and patient to name a few of all the positive teaching attributes my instructor had. The company was recommended to me and I will have no hesitation in recommending them. Passed EB licence test in Galway.
    April 30, 2014Paul Connery

    I am delighted that I passed my category D1 mini-bus test today (09/02/16). I can't praise Dezzie in Advance Drive enough for his excellent tutoring. He had me thoroughly prepared & fully ready for my test. He put me at ease & gave me confidence. Thanks Dezzie. I also passed my BE jeep & trailer test & my Category C rigid test in the last few years after receiving lessons from Advance Drive. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to those looking for driving lessons in any vehicle category.
    February 9, 2016Brian Mullins

    Would highly recommend Noel in Advanced Drive, he is an excellent instructor and was patient and dedicated throughout the whole process! Many thanks again to Noel and all in Advanced Drive.
    September 7, 2020Galway

    Just passed my C licence Rigid truck under Dezzie's tuition this morning. Excellent school and only the best teachers around! Patience and outstanding communication from the instructor with superior knowledge of not only what he was teaching but of what I was going to do next. He s always 5 steps ahead to ensure everything was done correctly. Id recommend Advance Drive to all without question. Looking forward to doing my D licence already!!!!
    April 30, 2014Alex Mc Mahon

    I had Declan as an instructor and he was a straightforward and practical shooter. I found the 2 hour format much more effective for developing my driving as there are always car checks and initial jitters starting a session, then the second hour really beds in good driving habit.
    January 30, 2024Galway East

    Big thanks to Anton and Michael for helping me get my C license. And to Aoife and Emma for making my life easier!!! Definitely recommend going with Advance Drive.
    December 15, 2020Galway

    I passed-my car test the first time thanks to dezzies help. His patience and informative lessons really helped me to learn qucikly and I would definitely recommend him for anyone hoping to pass their car test.
    April 30, 2014Shane Nugent

    I just want to say thank you very much to all the crew in Advancedrive,I passed my test!,keep up the good work
    April 28, 2014joe annis

    I had Noel as my instructor for the artic. The man is a legend, knows his stuff. Passed with flying colours. Can't recommend Advance Drive enough, a great operation.
    April 21, 2023Galway

    I passed my D licence with Philip from advance drive 1st time absolutely Brilliant service, drivin instructor....very switched on guy ,many many thanks to Philip. Rizwan
    April 30, 2014Rizwan

    Thanks to Advance Drive and driving instructor Mike. Passed Bus test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
    April 5, 2022Galway

    I would highly recommend advance drive for your driving lessons. They are very professional and easy to get on with.
    January 5, 2023

    I passed my truck C test and bus D test first time with Advance Drive. I now drive a bus full time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive. Excellent training, and excellent instructors Philip, Mike, Dez, and Ailbhe for all her help. Thanks very much and I will be back to do my Artic shortly.
    August 19, 2015Connemara

    Fantastic journey with Advance Drive. Special thanks to Anton and Lee for the great instruction and a very special word to the lovely Aoife for the smiling face and keeping the ship running smoothly!
    April 1, 2021Merlin Park, Galway

    Huge Thanks To Advance Drive Just Passed My Bus Test...Cannot Thank Enough My Instructor Dezzie For All His Helpful Tips & Tricks And Many Thanks To Aoife, Ailbhe and Obviously Boss Philip Who Took Me Out For The Test Made Me Confident To Do It Which I Did 😁😁😁
    March 18, 2021Loughrea, Galway

    I would highly recommend advance drive for artic lessons noel is a brilliant instructor passed test with a clear sheet .Thanks everyone in advance drive
    April 5, 2023

    Found Advance very helpful, Took lessons for my EB test using their Jeep & trailer. Passed 1st time. Philip is a very patient tutor & I would highly recommend him!!
    April 28, 2014Rachel

    Highly recommended driving school. Philip was an excellent instructor who had me well coached in every aspect of the test. Don't think I've ever gone in to a driving test feeling so calm and well prepared. Many many thanks. Will definately be coming back to Advance Drive for my D1.
    April 28, 2014Edel Smyth

    Never drove a Category D vehicle before 2023. Six lessons later I passed the test. So, many thanks to PJ & Noel, along with the the inhouse team. Now it is up to me to hone the skills I've learned and continue to improve day by day.
    May 18, 2023Galway

    Passed my truck test first go!! Aoife you’re a legend sorting the times and days for everything. Anton, Noel and Dessie can’t thank you guys enough. Made me so relaxed and comfortable driving. Methods you guys teach and the professionalism shown is out on its own!! Can’t thank you guys enough.
    November 30, 2021Galway

    Passed my D coach license test. After great tuition from several trainers at Advance drive. All the staff were very helpful and swiftly organised a retest for me when I was initially unsuccessful. Thank you guys.
    June 28, 2023Galway

    Martin and Corey brought me from beginner status to passing my test at first attempt within four months, and Carla was very helpful in scheduling lessons around my schedule. I am very grateful to them and everyone at Advance Drive!
    June 6, 2023Salthill

    I would highly recommend Advance Drive. I passed my Jeep and trailer test first time thanks to great lessons from Philip. Will be back for truck and bus lessons!
    April 30, 2014David Irwim

    Great instructors . Mostly had Dezzie for artic and rigid . Very professional and understanding. If anyone is looking for lessons I know what company I’ll recommend. "Advance Drive" A+ Thanks again for helping me pass both !
    June 12, 2019Galway

    Many thanks to PJ Dunne for his fantastic preparation, guidance and support. It was thanks to him that I passed the C category exam. Great guy, great instructor, fantastic person, I recommend it. At the same time, a heartfelt thanks to Aoife for helping me find a lesson.
    August 2, 2022Galway

    An absolute pleasure as always working with Phillip and the Advance Drive team, I have passed all my exams using Advance drive and can't praise them enough from there organisation to physically driving instructors, they have an excellent team who are all over it in every department and are always there to help. I have passed the car, jeep & trailer, bus and truck with Advance Driver, super professional and I will be back to do the artic.
    February 1, 2022Galway

    I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Advance drive that have helped me complete all my training from the beginning to the end to complete my C licence. Also I would like to thank Mike my driving instructor who put up with my driving over my 10 lessons.
    February 17, 2022Galway

    Very helpful in everyday,would recommend advance drive to anyone
    March 6, 2023Galway

    Cant thank the whole team at advance drive enough after passing my bus test, especially Noel for sharing his knowledge hes top class great teacher THANK YOU!!
    January 26, 2022Galway

    I found Philip, my instructor, to be very professional and helpful. As a result I passed my D license bus test first time and managed to get a great job within a week. Highly recommended.
    April 28, 2011john hanlon

    if there is a reward for best school advance would win every year.passed c:d test first time with only seven hours for the d licence.phillip and mike are very patient,helpful and great drivers.i would recommend any b licence drivers to sit your truck test,just for the experience and to rid off any bad habits.thx lads.
    April 30, 2014mark h

    The in-house staff at advanced drive are very helpful, friendly and went out of their way to help me with any queries I had. Even if they did not have the answer at hand, they made sure to phone me back with the answer. It is a very professional and welcoming environment and despite the course being 3 months, it felt like 3 weeks. My instructor, Gerry Burke was a fantastic instructor. He was friendly, banterful yet firm and professional. We worked on the practical aspects of the bus course rigorously all while smiling and joking, and this ultimately made the test itself a breeze.
    June 2, 2022Galway

    Passed my rigid truck test Tuesday, big thanks to advance drive and Philip, And my instructor Anton
    May 11, 2022Athlone

    I highly recommend Advance Drive for their professional service. Having never driven a large vehicle before, from day one my bus driving training with Mike was excellent! Initial nerves were soon put to rest and I felt at ease with his guidance and his great wealth of experience as we progressed with the driving training program and preparations for the CPC. I passed both my D driving test and CPC first time! Thank you to Mike, Ailbhe and the team at Advance Drive!
    February 2, 2015Claregalway

    I had a very pleasant experience while having Bus Lessons with Advance Drive.Noel my instructor put me at ease very quickly and Aoife in the office was more than helpful an then I passed my test First Time.
    July 18, 2022Galway

    Done category D coach licence with Lee from Advance Drive.Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.Thank You.
    February 13, 2019Galway

    Just passed my test today. Would not of been able to do it without the help of my instructor Vas. He made me feel more at ease and confidence in my driving when I was very nervous. A big thanks to advance drive and my great instructor Vas. Would highly recommend!
    March 10, 2020

    Just passed my bus driving test today, I am absolutely over the moon. A big thank you to everyone at Advance Drive for all you help in particular my instructor, Vincent, very patient, knows how you keep you calm and can talk you through any situation, couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again. Xx
    February 16, 2021Killucan

    Passed my artic test thanks to the excellent lessons from Noel and Dezzie. Both great instructors gave me great tips on passing the test first time. Highly recommend Advance Drive.
    May 18, 2023

    Passed my driving test today, and on my first go! My instructor Pat was amazing - completed my EDT, covered all the test prep, gave great calm feedback and tips, and was a great reassuring presence in the car. Really gave me the confidence I needed to fly through the test. Huge thanks to all at Advance Drive!
    April 27, 2023Galway

    I don't normally leave reviews but I feel compelled to with the absolutely fantastic service I received. The advance Drive team were so helpful with anything I needed professional and friendly made learning to drive an absolute pleasure highly recommended.
    January 11, 2021Galway

    I Would highly Recommend Advanced Drive. I Recently passed my 'C' test and found the tuition from Philip very helpful. I found them very accommodating regarding lesson times and good value for money.
    April 30, 2014Daniel Payne

    I have just completed my "C" Truck Licence and passed on the first attempt, thanks to PJ Dunne who is a phenomenal Truck Driving Instructor: Also I had great support and assistance in preparing for my CPC practical. The structure of the lessons are second to none. I really like the fact that I had a pre test hour before my test on the day, which prepared me well and settled my nerves ! I cant thank PJ enough, and the Advance team, who were extremely accommodating when booking my lessons, which often had to be re-scheduled due to my work load. I will be preparing to commit to my D licence in the Autumn with the Advance Team in Galway. Many thanks to all. Sass O Flynn
    July 19, 2022Galway

    Would highly recommend Advance Drive for the catagory D license, found the bus very smooth and easy to drive and the staff were very helpfull and friendly. Passed the test 1st time with their help.
    April 28, 2014Jonathan Linnane

    Passed my Artic Driving Test All Thanks To The Team Par Excellence At Advance Drive ,Their Professionalism ,Patience ,Communication, Consideration and Knowledge is Exemplary .Thanks Again And Continued Success In The Future To All At Advance Drive .
    January 16, 2016Galway

    I had Pat as my driving instructor and passed my test on the 2nd time of asking. Pat is a wonderful teacher, very calm, patient and understanding, he gave great advice on learning to drive and how to pass my test. The entire team are very accomodating and made the process very easy. Thanks to all at advance drive.
    February 1, 2022Galway

    I passed my bus driving test today. Lee was my instructor. He is extremely helpful and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone trying to get their bus driving license. Thank you all advance drive team.
    May 26, 2023

    Noel was patient and prudent. He instructed me well. I was low on confidence when it came to driving, but within the first few classes, I was comfortable enough with him to overcome that fear. I highly recommend him as an instructor because he starts from the basics and covers all the necessary detail to become a good driver.
    January 5, 2021Galway

    Received some excellent tuition from Philip in preparation for my EB licence, which I passed first time.
    April 28, 2014Michael M

    Got the lessons of Dessie and Noel.The both lads were excellent instructors.Very professional and easy to talk to.thanks to Aoife who handled all of my bookings.
    May 19, 2023Galway

    Many thanks to Philip and Micheal at advance drive.. Very friendly and professional.. Passed my bus test 1st time thanks to them.. Highly recommended!
    April 28, 2014Pierce

    Passed my artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
    May 12, 2022

    Today, at the age of 43, I at last passed my driving test; doing so, on my first attempt. After years of hesitancy, and a belief I wasn't capable of driving well, the skills, ability and professionalism exhibited by my driving instructor - Noel Nee, at all times ensured that I was more than capable and ready to achieve my full category B driving license. In no small way, it was the enthusiasm, patience, exacting dedication to excellence, humility, and his earnest sense of putting the learner first that allowed me advance with confidence to the position of executing my test, and further passing with a confidence I thought I did not own. Since my initial lesson with Noel, I was always greeted with optimism, calm, and a capacity to teach that at all times remained with me, and will, I believe, remain with me as I begin driving as a novice licensee. Again, since meeting Noel, I always felt listened to, treated as an equal, and spoken to in a manner that allowed me learn, returning each time with the knowledge I was growing in awareness, and further honing the skills necessary to become a competent driver. Here, his advice and willingness to go above and beyond in terms of ensuring I understood, while also instilling a belief I was more than capable, all indelibly paved the way to my passing the test in a successful manner. Today, therefore, it is without hesitation that I write this testimonial in the hope that Noel is somehow given the credit he richly deserves, and, from here, would gladly recommend him as an instructor to any and all, in particular those lacking the confidence in their own abilities. He remains an exceptionally good teacher exacting all those attributes required to allow those he tutors to excel as they should. In turn, I also wish to acknowledge the professionalism and understanding I was at all times met with by the staff at Advance Drive, in particular Aoife and Emma, who always met me with warmth, kindness, humour, and patience, in what has been an unprecedented and drawn out year. Undoubtedly, their ability to meet my needs financially allowed me to continue to progress with them, especially at times of financial stress. Again, their ability to show compassion and understanding proved worthy and invaluable, which is why i would have no hesitation recommending they as a professional body to any wishing to avail of lessons, where staff and instructors put the learner's need first. At a time in which the humanity or personal seems to be on the wain, the people at Advanced Drive remain a testament to what good companies are really all about - providing a service that ensures the customer is happy and further satisfied they chose to run with that company in the first place. My continued appreciation and best wishes to a company worth noting. Ted
    January 12, 2021Galway

    Brilliant experience thanks so much too all the team. Highly recommended
    February 23, 2021Galway

    Passed my car test under instruction of Adam. He has been a gentleman from start to finish. He was very understanding and extremely patient. Couldn’t have done it without him. A massive you to all the staff for their help since I’ve started my lessons Cian 23/02/22
    February 23, 2022Galway

    ADVANCE DRIVE are a great driving school. To Aoife and Emma for organizing lessons at such short notice once again - it was much appreciated and didn't go un-noticed. To Dezzie - what an instructor. His attention to detail is crucial for you if you want to pass your test first time round. His guidance and methods are so easy to understand and makes the journey enjoyable. Pick up the phone right now and call them - you wont be sorry the day you get your test result! Much appreciated again, Alan
    February 11, 2021Galway

    Amazing lessons, great instructors and a very central location in Galway city. This is definitely a 5 star driving school. Both office staff - Aoife and Emma were always on hand to organize lessons at very short notice along with being very helpful and professional. My instructors Lee and Anton were hugely influential upon passing my category C driving test. What you will learn from these two guys will not only benefit you during your driving test but also in your future driving life especially when it comes to your safety and well being on the road. No need to google anybody else - you have found the best instructors right here. Thanks all.
    December 3, 2020Galway

    Passed my rigid and artic first time with advance drive, the staff were great can't recommend highly enough!
    August 12, 2021Galway

    This week I passed my Driver CPC case studies and minibus driving test with advance drive. A special thanks to owner Philip and staff Ronald,Gerry, Emma and Aoife who are so professional. My instructor was a really special man Dezzie who is the best.....Dezzie you are the man! Looking back now that all this is done and dusted I cant believe how nervous I was but Dezzie stuck with me and rather than giving up he kept me going and going. Thanks a million Dez for staying with me and you words of encouragement. This school Advance Drive I highly recommend and is the best and keep winning those awards.
    October 6, 2021Joe Duane

    Passed my C Test first time. Thanks to Anton for preparing me for the test. He is a real professional and made it very easy for me.. Thanks to Aoife and all the team at Advance Drive for organising everything , I highly recommend them..
    December 8, 2021Roscommon

    Definately recommend Advance Drive. Passed my test first time with great lessons from Dezzie Barry. Great instructor and highly recommended
    April 28, 2014Padraic Casserly

    Just passed my test! Flan was my instructor and was exceptional at delivering my lessons. Big thanks to Flan and all at Advance driving.
    February 27, 2024

    I did my driving lessons with Corey and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Coming from the U.S. I thought I was particularly nervous to drive on Irish roads but Corey was patient and thorough in his driving instruction. I passed my first go around and I definitely owe it to his teaching. 10/10!
    January 9, 2024Galway

    All at advance Passed my c rigid license with the help and guidance from advance, especially anton who was professional and patient in getting my best to come through on the day of my test, so a big thank you anton!!! Also to dessie on the day of the test, helped alot to ease my nervousness "thanks dessie" Would highly recommend advance drive for the professionalism and guidance from front of house through to the instructors. Thanks again to all at advance.
    July 20, 2020Galway

    Thank you very much to this great team, they have managed to get a Spaniard to get all the cards, eternally grateful
    August 18, 2023Gort, Co. Galway

    Hi, I would like to thank Advance Drive Galway especially Lee who was my Instructor throughout for helping me achieve getting my Jeep and Trailer License first time. I found dealing with Advance Drive to be a very easy process and Lee always kept in contact giving me guidance along the way. I found Advance to be very professional and courteous throughout my Lessons. Thanks for a pleasant experience. Regards Conor Dalton.
    August 31, 2017Galway

    I did my D licence with Advance Drive before Christmas. Dessie was my instructor and I found him to be very experienced, patient and professional. Dessie subtly gets the point across of the mistakes that you are making without making you feel bad about it. He recommended that I do 2 extra lessons, the benefit of which was very noticeable and I may not have passed first time without them. Many thanks to Dessie and all at Advance Drive.
    January 13, 2016Galway

    Passed my CE driving test, Dezzie was my Driving Instructor. Dezzie was very patient and extremely helpful. The two hour lessons were very informative. Advance Drive Galway is the only place to go if you want driving lessons in the Galway region. I would like to say thanks to all the staff. Regards Joseph
    November 9, 2020

    great driving school, I highly recommend Advance drive. I passed my driving test cat C first time. Dezzie was my instructor very well trained and patient .. Thank you guys.. looking forward to do my artic lessons..
    February 9, 2015Galway

    My driving instructor was dessy who I found to be very knowledgeable and easy going. Dessy was very observant and did not miss a thing which was very beneficial to assisting with getting me ready for my test which I passed with a clean sheet. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. Richard King
    February 5, 2020Galway

    The Advance Drive driving course is a great experience. Dezzie was my driving instructor - Nice person - Profesional in every way - An individual approach to each of his students. Thank you.
    November 1, 2021Galway

    My driving lessons were disrupted by the recent health crisis, but once I joined up with Advance Drive and my instructor Martin, I flew through my remaining EDT's. Martin was a fantastic instructor and made me feel very comfortable getting back to driving as I was quite nervous. After a few lessons with him, my confidence grew leaps and bounds and with just three extra lessons after the essential ones, I passed my test the first time! I would highly recommend Martin and Advance Drive to anyone no matter where you are on your driving journey. Thanks so much Martin, couldn't have done it without you!!
    April 24, 2023Galway

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