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
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
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
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
I recently completed a 12 week bus driving course with Advance Drive, and from A to Z this company covers everything.
From the ladies manning the front desk/the tutors teaching the theory and the driving instructor’s (Noel) patience in getting me through the driving test.
You are all top class in what you all do.
Thank you Advance Drive
July 25, 2024Craughwell
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
Passed my bus test with Advance, fantastic company to deal with, and you couldn't ask for a nicer instructor than Pat, he was very calm and patient with me, thanks for everything
April 18, 2024Galway
Just passed the Rigid C licence this week at the first time of asking! Have to say a massive thanks to Noel my instructor, an absolute pleasure to deal with and excellent with his approach and style of training. The whole team at Advance from day one to completion of the course were at all times professional, courteous and attentive............I can't praise the whole experience enough.
January 27, 2023Athenery
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
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
Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
April 28, 2014Eoin Molloy
Thank you to Advance Drive for helping me pass my Trailer Test. Martin was a fantastic Instructor and I would highly recommend anyone applying for a Trailer License to go to Advance Drive to get lessons. The lessons made sure I was ready and confident to pass my test. The professionalism shown by but both Martin and Lee was second to none.
April 1, 2025Galway
Passed first time. HGV and CPC. Thanks Philip!
April 28, 2014John Howard
Thanks to Dessie and gang at Advance for the lessons, passed EB on first attempt
April 30, 2014mark carroll
I've just passed my jeep and trailer test on the first attempt. Even after over 20 years of driving experience, I can say I'm a better driver now thanks to Noel and Dezzie's expert knowledge and tuition. Thanks also to Aoife for organizing the lessons and working around my schedule. I can highly recommend Advance Drive!
February 16, 2023Galway
Martin is a great instructor took his time explained stuff clearly made me think i was going to pass from the 1st lesson And I did can't thank advance and Martin enough would recommend 1000%
October 17, 2024Galway
I would highly recommend advanced drive to anybody that wants lessons that will get you through the test first time! they are very helpful and highly trained. I would like to say a big thanks to Dezzie Barry who taught me the necessary skills to pass my test first time.
April 30, 2014Ruadhán O Carroll
I had Dezzie as my instructor and couldn't be any better... he covered every single point of the driving test!! he made me feel confident and I passed the test!!
thank you for everything guys!! 🙏🙌
July 10, 2020
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
To Phillip , Gerry and all the crew in Advance Drive, thanks for all your help and encouragement in making sure I passed my Bus driving test and gaining my C P C card. To Vincent who gave me my driving lessons, Ronald and Tom who did our case study and C P C modules, Evelyn who helped us with Career planning, Maddie who did the First Responder course, Mike who did my pre test run and Gerry who was with me during my C P C practical Thanks for all your help.
Regards Mike Burke
June 21, 2022Monivea
Done both my rigid and artic test with advance drive.
Could not recommend them more. From the girls in the office to the instructors everything was made so easy.
Had Noel for my artic test today and for my lessons one of the soundest lads I’ve met.
November 29, 2023Galway
Advance drive is the place to go if you think to get your driving licence. i have passed my category D licence with ease, Thank you Advance Drive and Vincent my instructor for all the knowledge they gave to me. Highly recommend Advance Drive 5 Star.
January 25, 2024Galway
I highly recommend Dezzie at Advance Drive who prepared me extreamly well for my driving test. I passed the Artic test first time. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive.
November 6, 2020
I have passed both my Bus and Truck driving tests with Advance Drive. They are a very professional and helpful company with a talented team. I couldn't recommend Advance Drive highly enough.
March 6, 2025
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 all in advance for your help with my bus licence great team and great service special thanks to Mike top instructor.
October 29, 2021Galway
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
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
Lee is an absolutely amazing instructor for bus driving, is all I can say!! Honestly the soundest man with the patience of a saint (which was always needed here😂). Very highly recommended and If you are considering learning Lee is your man!! Jim Daly
August 26, 2020Galway
I just passed my Category D (Bus) with Advance Drive. Lee was excellent with providing me with enough knowledge needed to be a safe and competent road user (the very skills needed to pass the driving test). By test day, I could see my confidence soaring comparing the first day I got behind the wheel.
I can honestly say I never went into a driving test as comfortable, relaxed and confident as I did today, all thanks to Lee's professionalism and experience.
July 13, 2020Galway
Thank you advance drive.
From Aoife in the office who helped setting up a schedule of dates and appointments that worked for me to my driving instructor Martin who was simply brilliant.
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful from start to finish.
I can't recommend these people highly enough.
Thanks again.
May 15, 2025Galway
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
I was instructed by Noel Nee, of Advance Drive, and I found him to be patient, calm and fair. He prepared me fully for my driving test, which I passed first time. Thanks to Noel & Advance Drive.
September 17, 2025Cromagh, Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
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
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 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
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
Hi I would like to say thanks to advance drive for everything can't speak highly enough of them..
Massive thank you to dezzie was brilliant with me from very 1st day..very clear instructions and very easy to get on with thanks dezzie for everything
Kind regards
William
May 7, 2025Galway
i did my EB (trailer) test on monday the 26th and passed first go thanks to advanced drive.
April 28, 2014galway
I Passed my Rigid Driving test the first time on the 29-11-16,
Thanks to the excellent Team of Advance Drive Galway,
Great tuition, First class! Highly recommended.
December 1, 2016Castlebar
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 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 have passed my first driving test today's morning with clearsheet (which means no mistake observed). i have done my lessons with Mr. Martin in galway (westsite route), he have great coaching skills. he is a great teacher with lots of experience. I was delighted to have Mr. Martin as my driving instructor, i really wanna say thanks to Mr. martin for helping me in passing my test (first time).
I would really recommend advance drive for learning.
Thanks.
January 16, 2023westside galway
Brilliant company to deal with. Very professional in every way. Anton made sure we had the test route nailed down.
March 31, 2023Athlone
Just want to say a big thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my category C License. The professionalism and quality of service provided was second to none and I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking driving tuition. A special thanks to Noel who is an excellent instructor and whom, without his help and guidance, I would not have passed. Very much appreciated,
Brian
November 15, 2023
A massive big thanks to “Advance Drive” for assisting me with passing my “Artic Truck Test “ Couldn’t recommend this company Highly enough, The instructor I had was “Dessie ” A top guy who was very calm professional and encouraging at all times ,Tkns guys 👍
October 31, 2025Galway
I passed my test earlier this week and it was made so much easier with Pat and everyone else from Advance Drive. From start to finish they supported me the whole way. I would highly recommend them.
June 30, 2023
(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
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
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
i would definetely recommand advance drive.passed my rigid test first go!!! keeep up the good work lads :)
April 30, 2014keith mannion
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to do their driving test. I passed my C test in order to drive my horse lorry first time (in the pouring rain!). Teaching is comprehensive and prepares you to the last for the test, many thanks Philip. Very well organised service with SMS reminders of appointments and clear communication on all aspects of learning.
April 28, 2014Gillian Dunlop
Thank u so much everyone in advance drive. Especially to Mr. Vincent my instructor. I don’t know how to thank him. He was very kind and helpful. Any way my sincere thanks to Mr. Vincent. I passed my test first time. All credit goes to Mr. Vincent and advance drive and GRETB. Thanks to all once again.
March 14, 2025Tuam
I passed my C1 test today thanks to Dezzie. I have found the whole team at Advance Drive to be so professional and easy to deal with.
The instructors are great, and Dezzie made sure I was as prepared as could be for the test and I passed first time. If/when I go for my minibus or towing license I will 100% be back at Advance Drive. Fantastic experience all around. Thanks!
December 5, 2025
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to do their driving test. I found Dessie very helpful through out all the lessons and wouldnt have passed it first time with out his help. Great value for money :)
April 30, 2014Stephen Carr
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
Just got my C licence first try .
Couldn’t say enough about Advance Drive and their whole team .Excellent people and very informative and friendly.
I had Dessie for my lessons and he was great.
I never drove a truck before.
He put me at ease and was really easy to listen too.got his points and information across very well and were easy to put in to practice .Top class instructor.
Cant thank Dessie and the whole Advance Drive team enough..
Thanks.
May 5, 2021Galway
Advance drive team very Professional team
When I meet this team first I had nothing only only car licence and now have bus and rigid lorry licence all thanks to Advance team
Where I do I start I first met Philip and Ailbhe in Althlone when I went for my bus licence very Professional at the job .
I went for my Rigid Lorry license went to galway to do it I met rest of the team very Professional staff Aoife and Emma are on front desk when walk in door u are Greeted with a smile All driving Instructor very professional.
Their is no mark to grade the advance drive team very Professional and always go above the job to make fell comfortable to get your licence.
January 27, 2022Co Clare
Got my C1 and my full D license first time round so far with Advance Drive in the space of about 4months. Cannot recommend Advance and Dezzie enough. Brilliant guidance and instruction. Great value for money.
October 22, 2015
Done category D coach licence with Lee from Advance Drive.Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.Thank You.
February 13, 2019Galway
Thanks very much to pat in Advance Drive for helping me pass my bus test, a very nice helpful Gentleman.
May 30, 2024Tuam
Thanks to Advance Drive and driving instructor Mike. Passed Bus test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
April 5, 2022Galway
Advance Drive (Galway) is a fantastic company to learn to drive with. Gerry and staff are thorough and professional in every aspect of how they deal with you. Vincent was excellent in his instruction and guidance, without this I would not have passed my Rigid Lorry driving test. Thank you
August 28, 2024
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
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 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
I passed the artic test thanks to all at advanced drive. Highly recommend them. Dezzie done a top class job in each lesson. Very clear on instructions. Very easy to learn from. Philip was a great help in the pre test. Thanks to all at advanced drive. Provides a great service every time.
May 29, 2023Galway
I was very nervous when starting to learn to drive a bus. I had never driven a bus in my life! But the training and instruction I got was excellent. The information and advice I got from Vincent during the lessons on the road, were very accurate, and he made me feel completely at home when driving the bus. Because of him I felt quite confident the day of the test, and so was delighted when I passed! with only one tick against me. I was absolutely delighted and really appreciated all the effort the Advance Drive Team gave to me. I would recommend them in a heart beat.
February 13, 2019Moylough
I would recommend Advance Drive. I felt confident and well prepared for my C1 test, which I passed first time thanks to Dezzie's very clear and professional tutelage.
April 30, 2014Rob
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
Professional people. Lovely to work with them.
They have patience and they teach you everything.
I would always recomand them.
December 20, 2021Galway
Would highly recommend Advance Drive. From the professional instructors to the helpful hints and tips before the test. Passed my C1 in Galway first time on 21/10/13 and had never drove a large vehicle before. Thanks Desie and Advance drive. Looking forward do doing the D1 soon hopefully.
April 28, 2014Conor Carrig
I just passed my artic with Noel (and Lee for final lesson)
It’s easy to see why advance are so highly rated, top class all round, from the girls in the office making booking lessons and tests a breeze to the excellent instructor's, the knowledge and experience they have made me feel at ease from the very first lesson to the pre test.
I have passed all the categories on the licence first time with advance drive and they are the only driving school I would ever recommend to anyone.
Keep up the good work guys and thanks again
April 15, 2025Galway
I passed my Bus test with the help of a great instructor Pat, he was very patient and helpful with driving tips, also to Aoife in the office for organising everything. I would recommend Advance Drive to anybody looking for driving lessons
August 21, 2023Galway
Passed my D1 Test with the help of the wonderful staff at Advance Drive. Gerry is an excellent instructor; his attention to detail, and friendly patient manner really puts you at ease.
many Thanks.
May 12, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
Passed my artic lorry test today so happy! Want to say a huge thanks to Philip for all his patience and confidence boosters especially today! Really appreciate it! Happy trucking... Highly recommend them to anybody!
April 28, 2014Ciara Fallon
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
After failing the test twice, I changed companies. I passed today with a clean sheet after lessons with Dezzie. He quickly helped me get rid of any bad habits and made sure I was confident myself before doing the test. I would recommend Dezzie to anyone who is applying for their test.
April 30, 2014Niamh
Passed my Rigid test first time!!!! would definately recommend Advance Drive to any person thinking of doing there test. People claiming social allowances can get funding towards your Lessons to help you get your licence in any of the vehicles through Fas or the Social Office!!!
April 30, 2014Emmet Sweeney
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
I would highly recommend advance drive in galway. Passed my trailer test first go thanks to excellent tutoring.
April 28, 2014Michael king
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
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
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
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
Thanks to all at advance especially the ladies at the desk they are very friendly and accommodating when it comes to organising lessons and PJ for all his training which helped me sail my c licence test the mans a legend.
September 8, 2022Galway
a very professionally run organization, with excellent diligent, detailed instructors, providing an excellent service to the transport industry. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Advance Drive and the team, to anyone looking to become a professional Driver in either Car, truck, Artic, or Bus as their expertise would make anyone comfortable, competent and guide them on the journey.
December 12, 2024Co Galway
I would recommend advance learning to anyone, I would especially be recommending Dezzie as an instructer as i passed first time with only getting three lessons. He was a fantastic instructor with a very calm and relaxed way of teaching. He made it easy to remember things and i flew threw my test.
April 30, 2014Aishling Donnelly
I would highly recommend Advance Drive and in particular my instructor Pat in Galway. I was taken through all the requisite skills in great detail, i.e clutch control, observation and road positioning etc, such that I passed the test without any problems and felt no nerves on the day. I thank my instructor for his expertise and for sharing his knowledge of how to perform in the test on the day. His instruction really matched all the requirements of the test and made the experience much easier, as well as successful. Highly recommended.
June 26, 2025Galway
What more can I say but Vincent is the best instructor around!Him as well as all the staff at Advance Drive are next level! Thank you all so much for everything!
September 27, 2023Galway
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
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
Today I passed my driving test & will be forever grateful to Garry from Advance Drive.
I was a nervous wreck going into my first lesson but Garry has a gift of making you feel at ease, safe and ultimately a capable confident driver. "What would Garry do" and "GOSHO" will be forever imprinted on my mind!!
Thanks again Advance Drive, If all your instructors are as good as Garry then i cannot recommend you more highly.
October 12, 2017Galway
I would like to take this oppertunity to thank Philip and all the gang at Advance Drive. I had Noel as my instructor, he was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic with the rules of the road, reading the road, correct road position and so on. From a complete novice in an artic truck to passing it first time was all down to his excellent teaching and patience. Thank God he had a lot of patience .....
I would highly recommend Noel as an instructor and Advance as a great place to learn how to drive. From the girls at receiption to all the instructors, they could'nt be nicer.
Thanks again Noel .....top man.
April 6, 2023Galway
Mid 40s and passed my test first time, now I can drive my 9mth old baby myself. Thanks to Martin teaching me while I was heavily pregnant and after I had the baby, his infinite patience and tolerance kept me going. Thanks to Corey for my lessons nearing test time, a kinder man you could not meet, super with "how to's" that I could understand. Carla was so good at accomodating me while on maternity leave, juggling a newborn and lessons.
Thanks team Advance drive. Kate
July 18, 2023Galway city
A big thank you to all at Advance Drive and a Special thanks to Noel my instructor great support throughout my lessons on his patience and advice in getting me my category c licence. Thanks again and best wishes to you all.
November 15, 2023Galway



