ESDS
ESDS – Emergency Services Driving Standard
Advance Drive provide ESDS driver training for Car, Truck & Bus in both ESDS Level 1 & ESDS Level 2. If you would like information on ESDS driver training contact us by email info@advancedrive.com.
What is ESDS – Emergency Services Driving Standard?
ESDS stands for Emergency Services Driving Standard – a driving standard for Emergency services drivers. It is open to nominated emergency services drivers who work for the following organisations which form the ESDS Panel (who were involved in the development of the standard):
Civil Defence,
The Irish Coast Guard,
The Defence Forces,
An Garda Síochána,
Health Service Executive National Ambulance Service,
The Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council,
The Chief Fire Officer’s Association,
The National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management, and
The Irish Prison Service.
What is the purpose of ESDS?
Creating a culture of safe and responsible driving is essential for reducing deaths and casualties on Irish roads. The Emergency Services Driving Standard aims to develop and sustain a spirit of cooperation, caution and courtesy in emergency service drivers. Emergency service drivers should aim to achieve an excellent standard of driving that acts as an example to other road users.
The main aim of this driving standard is to benefit emergency services drivers and other road users by:
Reducing the particular risks associated with the driving of emergency service vehicles,
Making sure that patients and passengers are safe and comfortable, and
Cultivating the attitude that responding to an emergency should never involve actions which could lead to the death or injury of any person.
Testimonials
Passed my BE(jeep&trailer) test today I highly recommend Dessie he really knows his stuff and I can guarantee you will pass the test after a few lessons with him .
April 30, 2014Padraig Linnane
I'd like to thank my instructor Martin who was absolutely brilliant in teaching the knowledge and skill there is involved in driving C category trucks, very calm cool and collected would recommend him to anyone and special mention to Aoife who scheduled all my appointments and helped out in anyways possible. Thanks again guys.
June 16, 2025
Passed my artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
May 12, 2022
Just passed my rigid truck test today..a big thanks to all the team .. a special thank you to my instructor Corey for his professionalism patience calm and very helpful approach to getting me through my lessons and to pass my test today.. also a mention to the office staff in advance drive ..all very helpful..especially aoife. Thanks again to all.
January 16, 2025Galway
I recently successfully completed my class D driving test. Training was provided by Advance Drive. I was lucky to have been paired with Noel one of the many instructors for the duration of my training. It was an enjoyable experience. Noel was so knowledgeable and he punctuated each lesson with pearls of wisdom and advice. He broke the whole driving process down to make it more readily understandable. All of the staff at Advance Drive were so professional from the very first day. There was a steady stream of emails and text messages to remind you of your driving lessons. Nothing was left to chance during training. Top marks all round to Advance Drive and their staff.
June 2024.
July 26, 2024
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
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
Delighted to pass the rigid test yesterday. PJ Dunne was brilliant who made it all a breeze throughout the 12 hour course. It was a month between my last lesson and the test so credit to Anton for his help in the pre-test lesson too. A big thanks also to Aoife who I would have been lost without.
Thanks to all at Advance
May 18, 2023Galway
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
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
Thanks to advance drive and team for the wonderful support throughout my driver training.
Can’t recommend them enough.
My instructor Dezzie was top class and I have him thank for passing my test first time.
February 14, 2022Galway
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
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
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
Advance Drive are an excellent company, so professional and all the staff are extremely helpful. Many thanks to all the staff and especially to Martin my instructor who was excellent throughout. Róisín
September 25, 2024Galway
I'd like to thank the wonderful team at Advance Drive and GRETB for the excellent instruction over the past 10 weeks. The tuition was second to none. A special shoutout to the ever-parient and expert instructor, Mike, for his valuable help to ensure I passed my driving test to get the Category D licence. The result of a PASS is a testament of the service, the training, the appointments, and professionalism provided. I'd also like to give a special mention to my fellow students because the support and camaraderie was exceptional. Thank you!
December 2, 2024Loughrea
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
I have just passed my artic truck test with advance drive. I had Noel and Dessie as my instructors. Both were very experienced and had me very well prepared for the test. Their attention to detail is exceptional. Thanks again to everyone in advance drive who run a very professional service.
March 14, 2024Galway
I am delighted that I passed my category D1 mini-bus test today (09/02/16). I can't praise Dezzie in Advance Drive enough for his excellent tutoring. He had me thoroughly prepared & fully ready for my test. He put me at ease & gave me confidence. Thanks Dezzie. I also passed my BE jeep & trailer test & my Category C rigid test in the last few years after receiving lessons from Advance Drive. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to those looking for driving lessons in any vehicle category.
February 9, 2016Brian Mullins
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
Advance drive are a great company, highly recommend. Every aspect of their service is flawless from start to finish, office staff extremely helpful and great at what they do. Instructors are second to none, I have previously passed the rigid truck with them and passed my CE artic today. Dezzie is a brilliant instructor. Thanks for everything lads.
December 2, 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
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
Thanks to all at Advance for your help in training me and guiding me throughout the course, no stone was left unturned. I especially want to thank Anton, Lee and all the ladies for coordinating everything and arranging lessons at hours to suit.
April 7, 2023Galway
Had a flawless experience with Advance Drive. The entire team were very friendly and approachable from the very start. Pat took me under his wing and with lots of patience guided me successfully to passing my bus test. Noel was great on the morning of test too putting me at ease. A big thanks to the girls in the office too. Overall a very professional team.
December 6, 2023Galway
Instructor was very help and all was very good and went very good for me
November 6, 2024Roscommon
Cannot recommend Noel at advance drive enough, he is brilliant. He is very patient and explains everything very well. Passed my jeep and trailer test first time thanks to him.
February 3, 2022Galway
Passed my driving test first time!! I wouldn’t have done it without advanced drive! My driving instructor Pat was fantastic. He was extremely patient with me and gave me very good advice. I also want to say a big thank you Emma. She was extremely helpful when booking and rescheduling appointments. Thank you very much!
December 14, 2021Galway
Thank you to Advance Drive, especially Noel, for his patience and expertise throughout the course. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to learn how to drive all vehicle types, especially an Artic Lorry. Best wishes
November 18, 2024
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
great driving school, I highly recommend Advance drive. I passed my driving test cat C first time. Dezzie was my instructor very well trained and patient ..
Thank you guys.. looking forward to do my artic lessons..
February 9, 2015Galway
Thanks to everyone at advance drive for helping me pass my minibus driving test. Everyone there is so helpful and professional, highly recommend advance drive for your lessons. A great team.
April 4, 2025
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
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
Passed my rigid truck test first time after taking lessons with Vincent a top class instructor. Vincent is very down to earth, wonderful at explaining everything & an excellent tutor.
June 11, 2019Roscommon
I passed my Car test first time with ADVANCE DRIVE on 14/05/2015 . Want to say special thanks to my instructor PHILIP. He is very patient & well trained professional. I highly recommend ADVANCE DRIVE they are absolutely brilliant.
May 14, 2015Galway
Thanks to Corey for all your help and guidance throughout my driving lessons. Your patience, teaching, and advice were invaluable and made a significant difference in my learning experience.
I was completely hesitant to even learn to drive, but your calm and encouraging approach ensured the whole process was a joy. Your expertise and reassuring demeanor made each lesson something I looked forward to, rather than something to be anxious about. I'm truly thankful for your dedication and the effort you put into helping me become a confident and safe driver.
I highly recommend you to anyone looking to learn how to drive. Your professionalism and kindness make you an exceptional instructor.
June 14, 2024Bearna, Co Galway
Recently completed my C class Rigid truck licence with advance drive ,
My instructor Lee was great , he was clear ,consise and always provided constructive feedback to improve progress and keep improving my driving standard . The staff in the office were great aswell and very accommodating. Thanks to Aoife and Emma .
I would highly recommend advance drive and Im planning to progress and get my D licence along with my Ce in the comming months with advance drive .
December 7, 2020Galway
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
Just Passed my C1 driving Test today thanks to my instructor Dezzie. He was very patient and helpful during my C1 lessons. Thanks to His hard work I passed my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff in there.
Shonagh
November 24, 2020
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
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
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
My driving instructor was Declan and he is a very good profesional and knows his job well. He explains everything very clear and in a very understandable way and he has a great patience. He is a very good teacher. I have changed many different driving instructors. I can say, that Declan always gives a very good examples from everyday life . He taught me a lot, and I am very grateful for and I still can’t believe that I’ve passed my driving test.
Thank you Declan for your help and patience
Olga
February 27, 2024Galway
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
Many thanks to Martin who is/was professional in helping me to pass my C licence, thumbs up as well to Advance Driving team who helps in communication, God bless you guys ,thanks
July 25, 2024Galway
Pj at advance drive trained me to pass the rigid test and was very patient and made the whole process easy going while learning a lot. The team at advance were a great help when it came to getting the cpc course done also would highly recommend them. Thanks for everything
February 23, 2022Galway
Passed my truck test with the help of instructor Martin from advance drive, my experience dealing with advance was excellent from Start to finish - Aoife and her team are some operators to get the lessons at short notice and test sorted, The lessons were even better calm learning environment with Martin simple and straight to the point we litterally done the test route in each lesson The craic was mighty throughout Thanks All 👍
July 28, 2023Galway
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
Just passed my bus course with advance in conjunction with GRETB. I had Vincent as my instructor and he is excellent would highly recommend him for anyone thinking off getting the bus or truck licence. The staff are very helpful from start to finish from meeting Phillip when you first join to Emma and Aoife and Lee who are always there to help with any questions you need answered. Ronald took us for cpc training and has years of experience and makes it easy to learn.
Cant recommend Advance Drive highly enough.
July 7, 2021Athlone
I found everyone very helpful and supportive while having my driving lessons. I felt ready and confident when my test came around. Vincent was my driving instructor and I found him great, the girls in the office were very helpful in organising the lessons. I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
February 3, 2022Athenry
Advanced Drive were fantastic,I passed my driving test first time thanks to Mike. Great friendly service, great tips and value for money what more could you ask for!
April 28, 2014Claire O'Toole
Done the artic with advance dezzie was my instructor and you could not ask for anyone better he was brilliant
August 18, 2021Galway
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
Passed my test, friendly & well worth the money.
April 30, 2014Pat
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
Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
March 26, 2019
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
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
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
Hi,
I would like to thank Advance Drive Galway especially Lee who was my Instructor throughout for helping me achieve getting my Jeep and Trailer License first time. I found dealing with Advance Drive to be a very easy process and Lee always kept in contact giving me guidance along the way. I found Advance to be very professional and courteous throughout my Lessons.
Thanks for a pleasant experience.
Regards
Conor Dalton.
August 31, 2017Galway
I made five lessons with Pat and he was great, very helpful, calm, patient, and motivated me to keep trying. It made all the difference for me. Before I met him, all the other instructors were rude on the telephone on the first contact, they were assuming that I was a terrible trainee only because I wanted to change instructors even before they met me personally. Pat treated me differently, with respect and never second-guessed me. So, thank you very much Advanced Drive and Pat for your support
November 5, 2019Galway
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
The best way to describe these guys is top class in there profession! With Philip as my instructor, I had never even been in a truck until my first lesson, and after few lessons with him I passed my test first time! I would highly recommend anyone looking to get there licence for whatever vehicle to get in touch with these guys
February 2, 2015Galway
Had a great learning experience with advance drive.
Passed the C and CE with advanced and the instructors were brilliant to say the least. They made me feel confident going for the test and helped me pass first time for both categories. Can’t recommend them enough!! 👍
November 5, 2019Galway
Passed my category D bus driving test first time with a clean sheet. This was thanks to my instructor Gerry B's fantastic training and guidance. Gerry guided me from complete novice to competent driver and did it with patience, professionalism and good humour. I always felt comfortable and in good hands throughout my training. Fantastic trainer, great knowledge and a genuinely nice guy.
The ladies in the office were also very helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommend Advanced Drive to anyone looking to aquire their licence.
August 2, 2022Galway City
Can't thank the staff at Advance Drive enough, only for them I wouldn't have my truck licence. I would highly recommend them especially Mike (driving instructor), Trevor Bonner (Forklift instructor) and James Folan (Rules of the Road). Lee done most of my lessons, he's a strict instructor but good, always open to questions. I was fairly nervous on the run up to my driving test but Mike really helped, he gave me a mock test, it eased my nerves. I really enjoyed the HGV course. All the staff are lovely, very approachable and easy to talk to. I'd highly recommend Advance Drive, keep up the good work!
January 27, 2022
Hi there.
I used Advance before taking the jeep and trailer test.
Dezzie and Lee were brilliant instructors, very knowledgeable and professional, incredibly helpful and gave me great advice to pass the test on my first attempt.
Wonderful company to deal with all round.
Highly recommended.
Kevin
April 2, 2025Galway
I would highly recommend advance drive. Passed my truck test with them in Oct 2013.I felt very well prepared for the test and feedback on my errors and driving very positive during the lessons. Well done on your recent award Philip. Results speak for themselves.
April 28, 2014Kevin Forde
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
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
Thanks to everyone at advance for being so helpful and accomadating.
March 28, 2022Galway
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 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
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
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
Passed Rigid Test first time thanks to Lee a very patient man and a great teacher. A top class service all round within Advance from the Admin right up to the Instructors will go above and beyond to help you out and you cant ask for much more a top class outfit.
January 20, 2023Galway
I passed my driving test first time with the help of Vas who is an excellent instructor. He is very calm and encouraging! Perfect instructor for a nervous driver! Couldn't reccomend him enough! He goes above and beyond to facilitate his students!
February 28, 2020Galway
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
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
Thanks to everyone at Advance Drive for the great help and advice in preparation for the Trailer Test. The process was so smooth and they were so accommodating lesson wise!
June 12, 2023Galway
Highly recommend Philip.Passed the truck(C) test first time.Great for getting out of bad habits.
April 30, 2014John Mooney
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
I got my jeep and trailer licence with Dezzie first go and couldn't be happier. He was very patient with me as I had no experience starting off and made sure I was confident and ready to pass when it came to my test. Service was second to none from start to finish and would like to thank Advance, from the girls in the office, to Dezzie the instructor for everything. I will be recommending ye to anyone going for their licence.
January 23, 2024
Thanks to advance drive, I passed my class d licence
Excellent tuition from Philip and good pointers all helped
April 27, 2015Galway
I found Advance Drive very helpfull and professional when doing my Rigid Truck Licence. I had PJ Dunne as an instructer and found him great. Went through every aspect of the course in a very professional way and would recommend them to anyone. Great bunch and thanks again for everything👍
May 18, 2022Spiddal
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
Have to say a huge thanks to the team at advance passed my d license and cpc with gerry a great instructor and staff in office were v helpful I would highly recommend them
June 10, 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
Thank’s so much to Noel for the highly professional driving instruction. He set me at ease right from the very first lesson and thankfully I passed my driving test the first time. I would highly recommend using Advance Driving School Galway
January 12, 2021Westside Galway
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
Thanks to Advance Drive driving school, thanks to Phillip, and thanks to the excellent instructor Dezzie who tolerated my lack of knowledge of the language)) prompted and told me the right way, thanks to him I can now drive with confidence in Ireland) Thank you for helping the Ukrainians!
August 8, 2023Galway
Thanks to Advance Drive, especially to Lee Mulligan, my driving instructor, which make easy for me to pass first time my driving test for a C category.
I am so happy because I am part of these team of professionals, and I will recommend Advance Drive to everyone who wants to learn to drive properly.
Thank you Lee, thank you Advance Drive !!!
June 16, 2020Galway
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
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
Brilliant experience thanks so much too all the team. Highly recommended
February 23, 2021Galway
We found Advance Drive professional and always extremely helpful. Declan is an excellent instructor, patient, always helpful and encouraging. Many thanks Declan, Carla and all the staff. We will definitely be returning and recommending you to others.
November 10, 2023Galway
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
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
Thanks to my professional and patient instructor Anton for passed my rigid truck license.
Also to dessie on the day of the test, helped make me ready and calm.
Would highly recommend advance drive for the professionalism and guidance from front of house through to the instructors.
Thanks again to all at advance.
July 20, 2020Galway