Very good Driving school Advance Drive, Got my Bus, Truck and forklift license’s there, every body Top class and professional. Very good instructors Denis, Lee and Ron for CPC’s.
June 2, 2022Galway

I passed my driving test (manual transmission) on my first attempt! Many thanks to my instructor, Declan—an excellent mentor who is highly professional and focused in all aspects. I couldn’t have done it without his help. A big thank you as well to Advance Drive! Zaldy
February 7, 2025Galway

I would highly recommend advance to anyone thinking of getting driving lessons as I passed my rigid truck and bus test both on first attempt. A special thanks to dezzie my instructor whom had great patience for me and made me feel at ease.
September 17, 2016

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

Just completed and passed my D licence with advance drive. I had vincent as my instructor. From the get go the service he put you at ease and explained everything in full. Made you laugh and made the lessons and enjoyable experience. Fun to one side. He was extremely informative and professional i was left with no doubt i was going to pass. I went into the test confident but grounded also by vincent. Highly recommend advance. Top top class experience.
November 16, 2022

Passed my driving test today thanks to Pat's help and guidance. He really helped me to improve my driving and feel confident going for my test. Would certainly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Thanks again!
March 4, 2022

Massive thanks to Advance Drive for getting me through the C1. Very helpful in getting me out of my bad habits that I'd picked up since doing the B. Was also a lovely small truck for learning. Will be back for the D1, thanks again.
April 28, 2014Helen van den Hof

Great company and great instructors to train with, would highly recommend.
November 8, 2022athlone

Just want to thank all the staff at advance for the help especially "Dessie" who I had for my lessons for HGV he was real pro Highly recommend advance drive !
July 14, 2020Galway

I would like to thank all at advance drive for helping me get my truck licence. To mike my instructor always very helpful and shout out to aoife for organising my lessons. I'd highly recommend advance drive if you need any type of licence
February 23, 2022Galway

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

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

Great atmosfere and Professional training. I passed all tests first time with Advance. Thank you all at Advance Drive. Highly recommended.
August 8, 2020Galway

Brilliant company to deal with. Very professional in every way. Anton made sure we had the test route nailed down.
March 31, 2023Athlone

I can't recommend Advance Drive any higher, great staff and a great place to learn how to drive. I done the bus driver course and had Dezzie as my instructor, I both learned and enjoyed my time with Dezzie. If you are thinking of learning to drive a bus, truck or car then this is the place for you.
February 5, 2020Galway

Advance were brilliant.. start to finish. special thanks to Lee! I would defo recommend!
July 26, 2023

Huge thanks to everyone at Advance drive, what a professional outfit they are, special thanks to Anton on helping me get over the line for my D1, excellent tutor who is tough but fair and we had the craic and a few laughs along the way. Thanks Again..
February 16, 2021

Just passed my driving test with Advance drive. I could not have done it without the help of instructor Vas. His knowledge and teaching has given me all the right tools to be a good driver moving forward. A really nice guy and highly recommend ..Thank you Vas and Advance drive.
February 20, 2020Galway

Super thankful to the whole team at Advance drive for all their help from start to finish. The girls in the office, Aoife and Carla were so helpful and accommodating trying to get times and dates that suited me each week. And a massive thank you to Corey was the most patient and supportive instructor. Without him I wouldn’t have passed on the first attempt, his calm and friendly attitude instantly put me at ease! Thank you!
December 12, 2024Galway

i found advance to be very knowledgable on what it takes to pass test first time as i successfully did, for someone who did not drive on a daily basis, which is a credit to advance as they kept on my toes right up until test day. i would gladly recommend advance drive to anyboy seeking any licence
April 30, 2014kenneth hynes

Thanks to all the advance team. Passed my Cat D bus test today. Dezzie and Gerry had me more than prepared and left me very confident going into my test.Many thanks also to Aoife and Emma for adapting to all my constant changes. Ye were all a joy to work with. Thanks again ! Sean
March 16, 2022Galway

Highly recommend Philip.Passed the truck(C) test first time.Great for getting out of bad habits.
April 30, 2014John Mooney

I passed my manual car license and it was thanks to the entire team especially Colm who was patient and always gave the best advice
March 27, 2026Ballybane

I would highly recommend advance drive.cheers to des for all his help and patience!!you are fully aware and ready when your heading into your test.past my car test first time.des was with me every step of the way.thanks for everything:)
April 30, 2014Pauline spelman, Salthill

I passed my Driving test yesterday for the first time, with a clean sheet, and that is 100% a result of Vas, and his classes. He had wonderful teaching methods, that worked. I would definitely recommend him, and the classes at Advance Drive.
June 10, 2022Galway

Thanks to everyone in Advance drive. To Gerry for his professionalism. To Aoife for keeping me updated with emails. To the team that organised the lessons. To Ronald for keeping the work simplified. To my driving instructors Vincent and Noel ye are brilliant at your work you both made me feel very relaxed and confident. For me it was a wonderful experience. Thank you one and all.
December 6, 2024Tuam

Recently passed my C class Rigid truck licence test after being taught by Vincent at ADVANCE DRIVE. His way, manner and vast experience was a great help. I would like to thank him for his patience and great tuition and wish him well in the future, Thank you also to Emma and Aoife for their on the ball assistance through these recent tough times.. Wish me luck with the bus....
December 15, 2020Athlone

Many thanks to the team in Advance Drive. Particular many thanks to Pat! He is very experienced and patient. Without his guidance and support, I can not pass my driving test at first time. Really grateful! Definitely recommended! Thanks again!!
October 31, 2025Galway

i did my EB (trailer) test on monday the 26th and passed first go thanks to advanced drive.
April 28, 2014galway

Brilliant company, great service provided. Instructor Martin was a gentleman and provides great tips and training. Aoife and girls in the office were very helpful and always flexible to plan lessons. Can’t recommend advance drive enough !
November 11, 2025Galway

I was Delighted to pass my Category D Bus test on my first attempt yesterday Thanks to all the guys at Advance Drive, they are a very professional set up and I couldn’t recommend them enough . I have to give a special mention to Gerry who was my instructor, Gerry is a professional who knows his job inside out and gives great confidence and self belief, he is also good fun and gives a relaxed feel to the whole experience, I think I will be hearing “Mind that tail swing and mirror mirror” in my sleep for the next ten years! Thanks also to Aoife, Alilbhe and Emma in the office who were always very helpful when I was looking for any information. Overall I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to learn to drive or add a new category to their license.
March 3, 2022Galway

Passed my driving test yesterday thanks to Vas my driving instructor, Vas is very good at explaining how to drive a car and knows all the routes for the test very well. I highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons. The staff in the office are very nice and very professional on the phone.
September 9, 2022Galway

Passed my test 1st time Found them to be great to deal with And happy to recommend
April 30, 2014Garrett Fox

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

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

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

Great instructors for both rigid and artic. Very helpful and friendly team who really knows their stuff
June 6, 2023Clifden

I would thoroughly recommend Advance Drive if you need to aquire a D bus license. I felt confident going into the test as Philip gave me good preparation and always managed to spot my faults. Driving around Galway by the sea was a pleasure much better than other locations I can think of. A great experience from a very good company.
April 28, 2014Clive Guthrie

Great company to deal with from start to finish! Office staff is friendly and easy to work with. I took lessons for car driving. My instructor was Declan. Declan was clear and easy to understand. He was most patient during my transition of many years of driving in the U.S. to Irish driving. Can't say enough great things about Declan and the whole team. Rates are very fair
September 19, 2024Loughrea

A briilliant experìence with Advance Drive, Noel my tutor was very good and Left no stone unturned ln all of the Lessons. I cant thank them enough for getting me to Pass my Bus test.
September 25, 2024

Thank you to all in Advance Drive. A very professional and organised company. A special thank you to Lee ,Dezzie and Noel for their dedication and expertise. Also thanks to Gerry and the girls who sent out the appointments and reminders. Also to Ronald and the GRETB tutors thanks again. Really enjoyed Ronald’s classes and the groups interaction. Aidan
November 26, 2024Clifden

Thanks to everyone at Advance for your help in training me on the Rigid course, Lee and Anton went above and beyond to give me the confidence to pass the driving test. Also thank you Trevor and Frank for training me on the forklift , would highly recommend
May 8, 2023Galway

Passed my bus test yesterday. Every single person in Advance Drive is a credit to the company - Aoife and Carla in the office, Pat who encouraged me every step of the way. I have had such a positive experience with Advance and would recommend it to anyone curious about taking this step. Niall
November 20, 2025Galway

Finally passed my driving test yesterday. Could not recommend Advance Drive enough, my instructor Vas was incredibly patient and could always tell me exactly where I was going wrong and what I needed to do to fix it. He was so terrific and professional and told me exactly what I needed to do to get my license. Driving did not come naturally to me at all and I had absolutely no experience driving a car before starting lessons. Even so, I always felt comfortable and never worried that getting my license was unachievable, as the lessons were really tailored to what I needed. The Advance Drive team we’re always lovely to deal with if I ever had to call them for anything. Definitely will be recommending
February 18, 2020Galway

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

Passed Bus and cpc first time. Thanks again Philip for ironing out the bad habits.
January 26, 2015Galway

I passed my driving test first time today. I genuinly cannot thank Flan, my instructor and the Advance Team for all of their help. Flan for always being so patient, professional, explaining everything so clearly and always encouraging me. I always felt so much more confident after each lesson. The Advance team are amazing, always at the end of the phone to assist in any way. I cannot recommend Advance Drive enough.
January 16, 2023

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

Many thanks to Lee who was very professional in how he went about his instructions. I wouldn't off passed with his meticulous and thorough guidance. Thanks again Emmet.
July 26, 2024

I would like to thank the Advance Drive Team and specifically Martin for helping me gain my Rigid Truck Licence on the first attempt. His knowledge, patience was very much appreciated and provides a relaxed learning environment. I would recommend Advance Drive to others.
November 25, 2024Galway

Passed test after completing lessons with Advance drive. Mike was an excellent tutor giving top class advice and tuition in preparation for the test. Would highly recommend Advance drive for their professionalism and attention to detail.
July 4, 2023Galway

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

Done my lesson though advance drive with pj sound lad, great teacher past my test first time in the rigid highly recommended anyone in advance drive
December 16, 2022Galway

Extremely pleased with the whole process. I had Colm as my instructor for Jeep and trailer. He maintained the highest levels of professionalism and was an expert instructor the whole time I have to credit my pass on my test down to all the work he put in to me. I also must thank the admin team for always accommodating me with my difficult schedule. Many thanks to advance drive. I highly recommended them.
July 27, 2026Galway

I want to thank Noel and Dezzie for helping me pass my CE test, I like the professional way how they treat the driving lesson.
March 25, 2024Galway

I would like to thank everybody at advance drive for all their help they gave me in helping me pass my artic test couldn't have done it without ye especially Anton for all his hard work and patience he is brilliant in what he does I can't thank him enough thanks so much and I would recommend advance drive to anybody
February 26, 2025Offaly

Thanks to Philip and Vincent for helping me pass the bus driving test. Top class lads and to ailbhe as well. A brillant driving school. Mile buiochas
September 17, 2016

Michael and Philip are a super team. You get experience mixed with youth and all angles covered. They were always on time for lessons and know the routes involved in the test in great detail. I passed my bus test thanks to their support and encouragement. Strongly recommend them.
April 28, 2014Kieran Skerritt

A massive thanks to Vincent who was my instructor on the bus course, Vincent was easy to get on with, his knowledge and encouragement made me feel at ease from the very first lesson to the pretest. Passed on my first attempt... Huge thanks also to Aoife, Carla, Ailbe, Gerry and Ronald and all the background team with Advance Drive, Fabulous team effort from all at Advance Drive to get learner over the finish line.. Highly Recommend Advance Drive Team Thanks a mill guys!
May 14, 2025Claregalway

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

Very professional company everything you need to do the course is provided from emails to phone calls the support you receive is top class the instructors are top of their field thanks Philip and staff for everything you done for me
February 19, 2021Offaly

Many thanks to all at Advance Drive and GRETB for all their professionalism and patience in helping me achieve my D1 licence. The instructors are exemplary and I want to thank Dezzie and Noel especially The team from the girls doing appointments, instructors, Gerry, Ronald etc and all at GRETB have been friendly and efficient. Excellent team, thanks again
November 26, 2024Galway

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

Many thanks to Garry at Advance Drive who prepared me for my driving test. I passed first time with Garry's help. He is really patient and puts you at ease. His calm and friendly nature takes the stress out of driving. Garry is very knowledgeable and has great tips for making you a safe and confident driver. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Many thanks to the office staff also who are very organised and make every effort to accommodate all appointments. Grainne
December 12, 2016

Thanks to Noel and all the staff at Advance made the whole process of getting my bus licence so easy and straight forward. Their help and advice was great and Noel was a great instructor so calm, clear and helpful. I would recommend advance to anyone to get their license or upskilling
January 8, 2026Galway

Found advance drive were excellent. Mike and philip were excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing there test.
April 30, 2014Dave Badger

Today I passed my Bus Driving test first time. Huge thanks to all in Advance Drive including staff, Tutors, Instructors and Management who are very professional and very experienced in their own fields. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for any of the training courses that they offer.
July 6, 2023County Clare

Hi All, I just want to thank Dezzie and all the team at Advance Drive for helping me pass my Class B driving test last Monday in Westside Galway. Overall, I did 17 lessons with Dezzie in the Ford Fiesta and I found him to be extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable at all times, and I can definitely say that he has the patience of a saint. As such, I can't recommend Advance Drive enough and I know that I would not have passed my driving test first time round without Dezzie's expert help. Thanks a million Dezzie.
April 30, 2014Brendan Kelly

Anton was my instructor - top man he gave me everything I needed to pass my test with as little errors as possible. Highly recommend this driving school, very professional.
April 3, 2023Athlone

I'm euphoric, I passed the C Truck Licence which now allows us to head off into the sunset in our gorgeous huge camper van. Under Noel's tuition from Advance Drive every minute of every hour was spent learning and correcting and improving and more learning until we reached our goal. In my opinion Noel has the perfect balance - he brought a joyous ambience to the cab with his lovely lighthearted demeanour. He instilled a confidence in me and I always left the driving session feeling chuffed. Thank you Noel . Mary Clancy
June 21, 2022

Passed my Category B driving test today. A massive thank you to my instructor Noel and everyone at Advance Drive for their help along the way in making me a more competent driver. Noel is very encouraging and knows exactly what is necessary to pass your test first time. Highly recommend.
May 5, 2021Westside, Galway

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

Passed my C test first time, thanks to both Anton and Lee who helped me prepare. I was confident going into test thanks to Anton pre test lesson to calm the nerves! Highly recommend the lads to anyone getting ready for tests! Girls in office were excellent too for scheduling lessons etc.. thanks to all at Advance Drive
November 25, 2020Galway

Today i passed the Bus test on my first attempt.I also passed the Artic on my first attempt too with Advance. I would like to thank all the Management and Staff for their help and advice over the last few weeks. They have always been very helpful, professional and patient in their approach with students like myself. The 2 girls at front of house were always very helpful with any problem that had to be sloved. A big thanks to Noel for the Artic and to Mike for the Bus. I think that Mike has trained everyone that drives a bus or truck around Galway as everyone in a bus or truck waves at him every time. It felt like I was driving Michael D around waving at everyone. A great experience and one that I wont forget. What a brilliant company with wonderful personnel and I would like to wish them all the best in the future. I would hoghly reccommend Advance School of Motoring to anyone.
July 12, 2023Galway

What a great driving school! My driving instructor Mike is brilliant. With his years of experience really stood to me when it came to my lessons. Very well planned lessons each week. Thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive. You all deserve my thanks. Needless to say I would highly recommend this driving school!
September 27, 2024Galway

I would like to thank the team at Advance Drive for helping me pass my D licence. The team was extremely professional and supportive throughout my journey with them 1st class. I would like to give a special mention to Michael for my driving instruction and Ronald for my CPC training. I would highly recommend there services.
June 4, 2026Galway

passed my truck test today 14-10-13,first time after five 2hour lessons with phillip.highly recommend phillip for tuition , personality and ability.
April 30, 2014john c

Was a wonderful experience, thank for helping me pass , I highly recommend 👌🏾 Appreciate ❤️
April 11, 2024ORANMORE

Thanks to Noel who was patient and very professional. He ensured I do the right all the time so that I could pass my test once, which I did. What a legend Noel is. Also would like to thank everyone at Advance Drive for their professionalism, kindness and support they gave me and the rest of the lads during our course. I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
July 23, 2024Castlerea

I would highly recommend advance drive. I done the rigid, artic, and the bus with the lads and flew thru all the tests with there help. Between the good gear that they have and the great instructors it's no wonder they have a high pass rate!
April 28, 2014Tom

A highly competent, friendly and experienced instructor, Noel has a great way to make one feel relaxed while developing and guiding one through the complex challenges of driving the bus around Galway's narrow and often dangerous road infrastructure [Ballybane, Castlepark, Doughiska]. Thank you Noel!
March 2, 2026Galway

I just passed my ADI driving test big thanks to my instructor Lee for all his patience and professionalism. Great team at Advance Drive the ladies at reception are very friendly and helpful with appointments. Would highly recommend them.
February 14, 2022Galway

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

Passed my test today and I cannot recommend Noel enough! He was extremely patient and reassuring and helps you gain the confidence to drive! Emma at the office was so lovely and answered any questions I had with regards to payments and lessons. I’m recommending Advance Drive to all my friends! Thank you!
January 25, 2021

The Advance Drive team are exceptional! My D1 lessons were with Dezzie & Lee and I had Mike for my pretest, they are all fantastic in their own way, extremely knowledgeable, put you right at ease and very helpful all the way through, ensuring you are ready and confident for your test. Aoife & the girls in the office were so accommodating too. Would recommend to a friend!
December 1, 2023Galway

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

Passed first time. HGV and CPC. Thanks Philip!
April 28, 2014John Howard

Done a course with advance drive would like to thank the whole advance drive team. I would highly recommend them for courses and leasons
October 8, 2025Offaly

I am delighted that I passed my category D1 mini-bus test today (18/02/16). A big thank you to Dezzie for his excellent tutoring. He had me thoroughly prepared, fully ready and confident for my test after 8 hour lessons. Thanks again.
February 18, 2016Kevin Connolly

A huge thanks to ADVANCE DRIVE for helping me pass driving test D category. Dezzie was an excellent driving instructor. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
August 28, 2020Galway

Sailed through my Artic Truck test thanks to Philip and his brilliant, assuring and dedicated teaching. These guys really know their stuff and tutor you very professionally AND calmly! (this is most important, especially when trying to reverse a 35FT trailer around a corner!) When it came to seeking a professional driving qualification and after doing my research and getting info from all the other 'instructors' I am really delighted to have gone with Advance Drive - they're my No.1
April 30, 2014Nicholas

I would highly recommend Advanced Drive, I done the Rigid Truck with them and all was perfect from beginning to end, Aoife was extremely helpful in the organisation from lessons to the test and Martin was a great instructor throughout. I will be back again and thanks for everything.
July 8, 2025

Passed my cpc and rigid test first go thanks a million Denis (driving instructor) and Ronald (cpc training) great training given by both.
June 2, 2022Galway

Hi all. I passed my cpc bus practical walk around test today in galway.. I want to thank aoife and Carla at the desk in the office for setting all up for me..Thank to my instructor Dessie who went over everything before hand with me in the pouring rain.. his help assured me and put me at ease and gave me the confidence to do well and pass.. Thanks again to advance drive.
November 14, 2025

Thanks to Noel, Lee and Martin for their instruction and preparing me to pass my rigid truck test. There method of instruction is excellent and I’d recommend them to anyone wishing to get their truck or bus license.
July 12, 2023

From the girls behind the the desk to the instructors, Anton, Dezzie and Lee, all very helpful and easy to learn from , got me through my rigid last year and now the artic this year , recommend to anyone.
April 14, 2025

Big thanks to Dezzie for all his guidance—couldn't have done it without him. If you're preparing for your driving test, Advance Drive is the company you want in your corner.
October 15, 2025Galway

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at advance drive for getting me on the road to hopefully a new career. Got my truck licence first time and with CPC's included. See ye in the bus in the near future.
April 30, 2014M.V.Walsh

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

After weeks of preparation and hard work, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve passed my bus driving licence exam! The journey wasn’t always easy, but it was incredibly rewarding. I want to thank my instructor (Noel) for their patience and guidance throughout the training process. He is not only taught me the technical skills needed but also instilled confidence in my abilities to handle a bus safely and responsibly. The testing process was thorough and fair, challenging me to showcase all the skills and knowledge I’d gained. Passing this milestone feels like a major achievement, and I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my career as a licensed bus driver. To anyone preparing for their own test: stay focused, trust the process, and practice as much as you can. It’s worth it!
December 12, 2024Galway