Training
Congratulations! By finding this website you are on the right road to Learning how to drive & passing your driving test in Galway. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking for a pre test course of lessons for your driving test in Galway. Advance Drive is the driving school for you, We will help you pass your driving test first time. Take a moment to read our customer Testimonials.
Advance Drive is Galway’s largest and most successful driving school with a pass rate second to none. The Advance Drive office was originally based in Salthill, but now has its main office in our state of the art transport training centre located in Ballybane Galway. We are the only driving school and training centre in the West of Ireland approved by the RSA to deliver ADI instructor training and to deliver driver training in every category of vehicle (A, A1, B, B, C1, C, CE, D1, D).
Advance Drive teaches beginners how to drive manual and automatic cars as well as providing driver training to professional drivers in such industries as The Fire Service, Ambulance Drivers – Paramedics / EMT’s, Coach & Minibus Drivers and Rigid & Artic Truck Drivers. Whatever the license category Advance Drive has you covered!
Advance Drive run weekly Driver CPC Training courses, Manual Handling courses, Digital Tachograph Training and provide information on ADR Driver Hazchem Training courses for professional drivers in Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.
Driver recruitment is another service offered to recently qualified and experienced drivers. We work with transport companies to place newly qualified drivers. Some commercial clients of Advance Drive include; The Department of Social Protection & Employment Services, Intreo, ETB’s Nationwide, An Post, The ESB, Galway City Council and Galway County Council.
Advance Drive guarantee to give the best possible training with Director of Advance Drive; Philip Rice being presented with the RSA’s ‘Leading Lights’ in road safety award for ‘ADI Truck Instructor of the year 2013’ & again in 2014, Advance Drive was also short listed and a finalist for the ‘Safety Award’ in the ‘Irish Logistics and Transport Awards 2014’.
Learning to drive is something that nearly every person will do in their lifetime. Getting the correct information and professional training from the start helps drivers to become safer, more competent drivers thus minimising risk to themselves and other vulnerable road users. Advance Drive will help you pass your driving test first time and provide you with all the information and guidance you need along the way.
For more information contact a member of our team on 091 524689 or email info@advancedrive.com
Testimonials
I am really happy for passing my driving test. Of course i would not have a change passing without Martin my instructor. A massive thanks for this man. I never drove in my life and also never had experience in driving at all until I started my lessons at Advance Drive School. I remember how bad i was with my driving skills. I was scared and afraid of driving too. But Martin supported me from the start and gave his best to help me to improve my skills and my confidence. During my lessons i could learn so much and practice a lot. Every 2 hour lessons helped me to build my confidence and fix all my mistakes. I just wanted to say big thanks for Martin and for the whole team at the office. You all deserve the best, because you take care of us so well. Honestly, Advance Drive is a high level top school.
July 18, 2022Galway
Would definitely recommend advance drive for any learner driver. The team in the office are very friendly and helpful and my instructor Martin was fantastic in helping me feel confident and prepared before the test.
Thanks a mil to all :)
June 10, 2022
I had Vas as my driving instructor, nicest guy you could ever meet, very helpful and a great instructor
April 5, 2022Galway
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
I can’t thank the team at Advance Drive enough for all the incredible support and guidance during my driving lessons. From the moment I started, I felt welcomed and truly cared for.
A massive thank you to Mike, my driving instructor. His calm and encouraging approach made every lesson enjoyable, and his expertise gave me the confidence I needed to drive safely and independently. Mike’s patience and positive attitude made such a difference, and I always looked forward to our lessons together.
Aoife, Ailbhe, and Gerry were all fantastic as well! Each of them brought something unique to the course, and their kindness and professionalism were evident from the start. It was clear that they genuinely want their students to succeed, and that made all the difference.
I also want to express my gratitude to Ronald, the course tutor. His insights and supportive teaching style helped me feel prepared and confident for the road ahead.
But it wasn’t just about the instructors—everyone who was part of the course with me was so supportive and friendly. It really felt like a community, and I will miss those weekly lessons with everyone.
Heartfelt thanks to the entire Advance Drive team for making this experience so memorable. Wishing you all the very best in the future, and I’ll always look back on this with a smile!
Nicola
July 14, 2025Galway
A great experience overall doing lessons with advance drive, from booking and scheduling lessons with the ever helpful Aoife in the office to the lessons themselves with the instructor (shane)
He was a great help in preparing me for the test and was always able to answer any questions regarding the test itself. When it came to the test I knew every route likely to be tested on and was confident of passing from the get go.
Would highly recommend advance drive for anyone looking to get the C1 license
October 17, 2019Galway
Completed my C licence with advanced drive, passed first time. Huge thanks to Vincent, Philip and the rest of the crew! Great company, highly recommended.
May 5, 2021Galway
I passed my driving test (car) first time. I can not thank Advance Driving enough , i started my lessons with corey , and i finished my lessons with Declan. I highly recommend Declan as a driving instructor. Declan will always encourage you and support you along the way. He will make your driving experience enjoyable. Dont worry about making mistakes ,Declan is very experienced and highly skilled, you are in safe hands. Great tip : Do a lesson before the test or do a pretest or both, it helped me hugely. I would like to thank everyone at Advance Driving . The women in the office are so lovely and so pleasant to talk too that they will always do their best to accommodate ya and all the staff are very friendly. I promise you won't be disappointed doing your lessons with Advance Driving, it was worth every penny. 💯
October 26, 2023Galway
Passed on the first go. I would like to thank Declan for having such patience with me and guiding me. I couldn't of got a better teacher. Highly recommend the lads advance, 10/10 best place to help you succeed.
March 3, 2025Galway
Hi all, I would like to thank Philip and all the crew at advance drive for helping me along the way to passing my D licence (bus) I found them very helpful and had an answer for any question you could throw at them. Would highly recommend them... Regards Brendan
April 28, 2014Brendan Burke
I passed both C and D categories in the past two months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
September 15, 2022Galway
Passed my artic test with Advance Drive recently. Really helpful and friendly office staff - very easy to deal with. Dezzie my instructor was excellent - great knowledge of the routes and gave me great guidence. I had Noel for one lesson and found him very good also.
I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
Thanks
Paul Casserly
August 7, 2024Claregalway
I found Philip very pleasant, professional and thorough. His knowledge and experience were very apparent throughout the lessons. I hope to deal with Advance Drive again when adding further categories to my license.
April 28, 2014Tim
Passed my test thanks to all the people in Advance Drive . Very much owe it to all the team of professionals over in Advance Drive. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain theyre licence!
August 7, 2020
Massive thanks to the team at Advance Drive for their fantastic instruction and professional advice with helping me pass my Jeep & Trailer test first time. Philip was a fantastic instructor with great patience. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
April 7, 2015Galway
Brilliant company to deal with. Very professional in every way. Anton made sure we had the test route nailed down.
March 31, 2023Athlone
Passed my rigid test today. All the help and experience which I gained from my instructor Martin was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend him and Advance Drive for anyone looking to get any type of driving licence- I learned a lot. A great experience all round!
July 5, 2023Galway
I passed my rigid test previously with Advance Drive and yesterday my jeep and trailer test, both on the first time, thanks to the great team at Advance Drive. All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Dezzie and Noel are great instructors. They keep everything calm and relaxed, whilst having a great way of helping you learn and correct any bad habits you may have picked up. Would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone looking to pass a test. Keep up the great work
August 31, 2021Galway
I have been a client of Advance drive since 2022. With the guidance of the very professional team at Advance Drive, I have passed my bus, rigid and artic driving tests and CPC tests.I could not recommend Advance drive highly enough, the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and make the learning process very easy with the whole operation being expertly organised by Aoife. A special mention for Noel, Martin and Dezzie for all of their advice and guidance. Thanks to you all.
May 29, 2025
I would like to thank all at Advance Drive for their support and guidance during the last few months in helping me to obtain my bus license. I would especially like to thank Pat for his patience and time as my driving instructor and Dessie for the one hour pre test. In my opinion Advance Drive is a fantastic organization and I would not hesitate to highly recommend them to any one who hopes to obtain a bus license.
August 25, 2025
I just want to say thanks to Philip for the lorry lessons and most importantly for his calming nature on the morning of my test. I would never have passed first time without your help. Looking forward to round two for the horsebox!! Many Thanks Aine
April 30, 2014Aine
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
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
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
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anybody taking an EB licence test [for trailer]. Philip gave me great advice and tips. I would not have passed first time without your help, thanks.
April 30, 2014Denis Martyn
Passed my Category D Bus Test today at my first attempt. Would not have been possible without Gerry's tuition. His knowledge and tips were on the money for the test. He has a relaxed way of instructing which makes you confident when driving. The whole package from Advance Drive has to be commended. Office staff very helpful with booking lessons etc... I would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone who is contemplating Bus Driving Lessons. Thanks again Gerry.
April 5, 2022Galway
I just passed my B driving licence today and I wouldn't do it without amazing instructors Adam and Brian in Advance Drive. Thank you for your patience, your support, your lessons, calming me down and preparing for the test day!
The best instructors and best driving school on Galway!
December 20, 2021
i cant say enough good things about advance drive all there staff are excellent i now have my rigid and artic licence and 3 types of fork lifts and safe pass
and all instructors were top class they have a no nonsense approach they push you when needed for your own good to get you as good as possible for your test
aoife is excellent at her job.
, friendly and knows all the info you need straight off vincent was my instructor for the rigid and got me through first time tops class
dessie was my instructor for the artic he doesnt miss a thing but thats good he got me trough first time deserves a medal
thanks to gerry and philip for all the guidance and putting me on the right path
this company is not all about talking money of you its about you getting through the test and i felt this from the first phone call
many thanks to all involved
best regards
regis golding
July 4, 2020galway and roscommon
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
My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
February 9, 2021Galway
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
My instructor Dezzie was very good and very calm, gave very clear instructions and was very proffessional. Really enjoyed the course overall and got so much out of it, thanks Dezzie and all the staff at Advanced Drive for your professionalism
May 1, 2025Galway
I managed to pass both truck and bus with advance drive.Its such a well organised and friendly facility.All trainers and staff are very professional.They assist you as much as they can through whole process.I highly rate and recommend them for any of your training needs.
August 19, 2020
Passed my truck test today what brilliant service and great bunch of people from gerry aoife Philip with the help they gave me but definitely Martin my instructor one of the best there is great team and great service will not fault them
January 20, 2025Offaly
Couldn't have asked for a better driving experience. A huge thank you to you all at Advance Drive - everything was so professional and helpful, they were always quick to respond and accommodate (especially with COVID and post-lockdown), and were all so pleasant to deal with! Noel was amazing as well - such a good and patient instructor and a great person!
September 30, 2020Galway
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
Thanks to Dezzie for all the great instruction, excellent to deal with. And to all the team at advance, helped me to pass Artic Test first time. Highly recommended.
September 5, 2023Galway
Just passed my Mini-Bus Driving test - thanks to Advance Drive. Highly recommend for their very professional approach to teaching. Noel was excellent, very friendly and provided plenty of tips to improve my driving. Ronald was a fountain of knowledge on the CPCs. Thanks to Gerry and all the team at Advance Drive.
March 14, 2025
Passed bus test today full D thanks to Lee my instructor, Aoife and all the team in advance great experience all round and true professionals. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing the test, keep up the good work full marks..
Brian Jarvis
January 8, 2021
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
highly recommended rigid truck pass at 1st time just after 10 hours its great score . thanks again
April 28, 2014greg
Was a wonderful experience, thank for helping me pass , I highly recommend 👌🏾
Appreciate ❤️
April 11, 2024ORANMORE
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
Had numerous lessons with other tutors and failed my test first time. My second time had only two double lessons with Philip and passed with flying colours! thanks a million guys! keep up the good work
April 30, 2014Susan Looby Cullinane
I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved in Advance Drive for their continued support and guidance through the Bus Driving D course which I have just completed and was successfull in passing my bus driving test.From Emma & Aoife on the phone as well as in the office who were very curtious and accompanying with everything, Gerry & Philip for their words of encouragement, Ronald for the online classes explained everything to detail and ensured we knew everything we needed to know about the Bus, Evelyn for giving me a better understanding about how to present a CV and a Cover letter, The First aid Course which was of great benefit, Lee who is an outstanding instructor, THANK YOU for your encouragement and believe in me from day one, i would also like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Patricia in gretb for her continued support over the past few years in getting me over the line eventually, absolutely delighted I got the opportunity to take part in this course and I wish you all the very best for the future 😀 you are a great team
July 7, 2021Circular road Galway
I would highly recommend advance drive I used them to get my eb licence and I found dezzie great for information and very straight talking and a great instructer I will be defiantly be back to do the artic or the bus.once again thank you for everything. Sean o malley
April 28, 2014Sean o malley
Passed my driving test last Friday after completing lessons with Vas! He is an amazing instructor and helped me every step of the way. Everyone else at the Advance Drive team were also very friendly and professional. Thanks a mil!
May 11, 2022
(17/04/14) Looked at a number of other driving schools before choosing Advance Drive. I'm glad I went with my 'gut instinct' & chose this one. Philip did a great job of teaching me. I felt relaxed with him & learnt something at every lesson. He's patient, very astute (misses nothing!) a good communicator and great instructor. Managed to pass my driving test first time. I'm 'over the moon!' I would certainly recommend Advance Drive to anyone in the process of choosing a driving school. Thanks to Philip, Ailbhe & all at Advance Drive.
April 28, 2014Allison Barry
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
Delighted to pass my Category D Bus test on my first attempt. Thanks to all at Advance Drive, a professional company who ate to be highly recommended.
A special word of thanks to my fantastic instructor Noel.
Noel is professional, knowledgeable, informative and good craic too. On meeting I was immediately put at ease and what followed was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
If you want to learn to drive and pass your test, Noel is the instructor you want to book.
Thanks also to Emma and Aoife in the office who were always very helpful in answering any queries I had.
January 13, 2022Galway
Just passed my driving test. Could not have done it without the help and support of Advance Drive. My instructor, Adam, was fantastic. He had so much patience with me and never did I feel under massive pressure. He really helped me get to grips with areas I was having great dfficulty with. He had faith in me when I didn't and that meant the world to me. Also helped bring my stress levels down so a massive thank you to Adam. The people in the office were always exceptionally kind and friendly to me and for that I say thank you so much. Really appreciated. Overall I really enjoyed working with Advance Drive. Would recommend them to anyone who would like to learn to drive.
March 16, 2022Galway
I highly recommend Dezzie my driving instructor at Advance Drive who prepared me extremely well for my driving test. I passed the Bus test first time. Great bus driving training course run by the GRETB and Advance Drive. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive. I recommend them to anyone looking to pass any of the driving tests. Great experience, thank you.
January 25, 2021Galway
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
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
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
Passed the bus test today thanks to the professionalism of the Advance Drive instructors, Pat for the first 5 lessons and Lee for the final lesson and his tips just before the test. Your help is greatly appreciated and would recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking for lessons.
July 31, 2023
Noel was thorough in his instruction throughout my lessons got me across the line for my D1 minibus Licence. Really helped with losing those bad driving habits picked up as a mature driver. Highly recommended.
February 2, 2024Galway
I passed my C+E driving test recently. Many thanks to both my instructors, Noel and Lee. Professionalism, a lot of patience and great knowledge. Highly recommend to everyone.
March 3, 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
very friendly helpful very encouraging and understanding . The instructors are excellent and easy to work with . Never felt under any pressure and loved every minute of the course highly recommend this company to anyone getting a driving licence and to my friends and relatives or anyone who's interested in doing a course
June 15, 2021
passed test first time great service from phillip and mike really good ps a glass of champagne after passing test would be nice.
April 30, 2014eddie brennan
Passed my truck test first time after 6 lessons with Phil. Brillant tutor and very friendly. Two hour lesson really make a difference, would highly recommend them. Cheers Phil!!
April 28, 2014Ger Dolan
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
I just passed my Bus (D) test first time. A massive thanks to Phillip for his professional and relaxed instruction. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone learning to drive.
January 26, 2015Galway
I passed my C1 driving test today thanks to the professional and helpful staff at aAdvance Drive. I cannot recommend them enough by far the best place to go for any driving needs. I am truly grateful to Lee my driving instructor. Thanks a million.
February 4, 2021Galway
Passed my Rigid test on my first attempt, all thanks to the team at Advance Drive and especially my instructor Lee. Can't thank them all enough! They are a fantastic service and I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn to drive any category vehicle.
January 27, 2023Galway
The advance drive team are absolutely fantastic and Noel is simply an amazing instructor! I just passed my test for B- car licence and it really is thanks to Noel and the Advance Drive team. I was learning to drive late and Noel encouraged and taught me to get the confidence and skill to drive. It was a great experience and now I feel ready for the road! Highly recommend doing the learner driver training with Advance drive and with Noel.
April 20, 2021
Thanking the team, especially Dessie who is a great instructor. Very happy to have passed CPC and driving licence today. Dessie was very calm and encouraging, taking great care boost my confidence.
Thanks. Paul D
October 24, 2024Loughrea
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 category D on the 3/2/2015.Philip is a great instructor and gives you all the advise to become a professional driver.If you listen to his advise you will be on your way to a new career.
February 16, 2015Co.Clare
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
Thanks a million to Martin for all his help would not have have passed without him. A gentleman and great man to guide you through the junctions 😃
September 19, 2023Craughwell
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
Just passed my Bus D licence today.
From Aoife and Emma at the front of house to Ronald and Vincent out on the road it has been a pleasure to do the course. Very professional, friendly and always there to help and give advice.
Thank you very much Advance Drive.
July 7, 2021Galway
Thanks to Dessie and gang at Advance for the lessons, passed EB on first attempt
April 30, 2014mark carroll
I found Advance Drive to be excellent. I passed my BE test first time after four lessons from Dezzie. Great instructor and highly recommended!
April 30, 2014Tommy Faherty
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
Thanks to advance drive espcially philip for all your help. passed my test first time.
April 30, 2014Noel Walsh
Extremely Professional and Competent People, Advance helped me pass the ADI Instructor Practical for the D License and The Conventional EC License test
April 30, 2014Ken O'Loughlin
Thanks to Dezzie and Noel for their excellent instruction, which assisted me greatly in passing the Artic Truck test.
March 29, 2024
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
Having resently passed my driving test for category "D" Bus Licence, I would just like to thank Advance Drive for all the tuition and instruction that I received in preparation for the driving test and also the bus case studies exam. Ronald was on the mark as usual for the possible case study questions that might come up on the day of the test and passing on all that knowledge. Thank you Ronald so much.
As far as my bus driving skills needed to be brought up to a high standard in order for me to pass the test, I have Mike to thank for all his patience and professionalism. You got me to that level required to pass. Thank you for everything Mike.
Thanks also to all the staff for all the planning of lessons and date fixtures. Thank you all so much.
Advance Drive is a very professionally ran training school, with the very best instructors. Highly recommended.
August 7, 202466 Dun Na Mara Drive Renmore Galway
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
Pat was fantastic, very patient and helpful, passed my test first time with absolutely no faults and examiner was so impressed with me he asked who I did my driving lessons with. Couldn’t recommend Pat more for anyone looking for driving lessons.
May 20, 2025Salthill - Galway
Massive thanks to advance drive for all there help. Noel and Aoife went above and beyond to help me pass my bus driving test on my first try. Noel was a great instructor overall a great experience.
December 20, 2021Galway
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
thanks to philip passed D LICENCE on 8th oct ,five 2 hour lessons test and passed with flying colours thanks to advance
April 30, 2014steven whelan
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
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
Done the artic with advance dezzie was my instructor and you could not ask for anyone better he was brilliant
August 18, 2021Galway
I completed my bus licence back in January and rigid licence in May with Advance Drive. I could not be any happier with all of the staff that made it such an easy task in obtaining both licences. Thanks to Lee in helping me get my bus licence, who was so professional in explaining everything in great detail to me (never knew how much you need to look in the mirrors, but I do now) but never made you feel under pressure or nervous. Thanks to Vinny for helping me get my rigid who again made everything feel so easy and yet made me laugh so much. Would highly recommend either of these two lads to teach you in either bus or truck. Massive thanks to Philip and Ailbhe who both were so accommodating in providing both information and guidance anytime it was needed, espically for the CPC theory and practical. Seriously I have greatest respect for all of ye at Advance Drive, keep up the great work and best of luck in the future.
November 23, 2017Galway
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
Thanks to everyone at advance for being so helpful and accomadating.
March 28, 2022Galway
Passed my D1 (minibus) driving test today after five hours of tuition with Dessie - a great teacher with a relaxed, professional approach which works well. I would recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to pass a driving test first time - they know their stuff, they have all sorts of vehicles available and they run a professional operation.
April 30, 2014Rory
I would highly recommend advance drive for getting lessons on whichever type of vehicle. I got my coach licence 1st time thanks to Philip and Michael. I was made very comfortable and found it easy to ask questions at any time. You will do you're driving test with confidence.
April 30, 2014Paul Maloney
I went to Advanced drive after they were recommended by a friend. I have now passed 2 tests with them (bus and truck) and can't praise them enough. Phillip and Mike are both very patient and encouraging during the learning process. During each pre-test lesson they re-assured me and gave me ways to deal with the test nerves. This patience,professionality and excellent prices, added to their felxibility in scheduling lessons make them my first choice for any more tests. well done lads
April 28, 2014Stephen Hand
Thanks very much to Advance for enabling me to pass my bus driving test, especially Noel for his expert advice and guidance over the course of the lessons. Many thanks!
December 11, 2024
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.
April 5, 2022Galway
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
I recently passed my bus driving test with Advance drive, huge thanks to all the team had Dezzie as my instructor he was fantastic can’t praise him enough…I found him to be very informative and had a easy-going manner ,
He pointed out my mistakes and helped to correct them . The girls in the office are most helpful, in discussing what you need to do obtain licence/test and
planning lessons times… Kind regards
November 6, 2024Galway



