Huge thanks to Advance Drive, and especially to my instructor Martin, for guiding me through the C licence rigid course. Martin’s calm, professional approach and deep knowledge made a huge difference in my learning. He helped me realise that driving a rigid truck isn’t just about handling a larger vehicle—it’s about staying sharp, responsible, and always thinking ahead. I’m now a far more confident and competent driver thanks to his support.
May 9, 2025Galway

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

I recently passed my bus driving test with Advancedrive, had Dezzie as my instructor . 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 .
April 2, 2024galway

Thank you! It was a great pleasure to being instructed by Pat Casserly during me lessons! Pat taught me the essential requirements for passing the test, gave me practical feedback during the lessons, and brought me to the exact locations where test took place and alway bringing good vibe and confidence during the lessons and prior to the test. Also, the office people Carla and Aiofe were very supportive in organising the lessons sometimes in a very short notice !
March 13, 2023Galway

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

I highly recommend Advance Drive, Corey was a great instructor and Emma in the office accommodated my lessons with pretty short notice. I passed my test on the first try and that was definitely down to the help of Corey. Thanks a mill for all your help!
December 14, 2021Galway

Delighted to be out the either side of the D1 licence. Dessie and Lee were brilliant instructors. Felt confidently guided to the finish line. Thanks to all the team for enabling the bigger picture. Lots of learning along the way.
November 28, 2024Sligo

I just wanted to drop a quick line to say a massive thank you to the entire team at Advance Drive! My experience with you all was absolutely top-notch. My instructor was brilliant, and the whole process was handled seamlessly. I really appreciate all your help and would highly recommend your school to anyone looking to learn. Thanks again, guys!
June 26, 2025

Passed my d lience today with advance drive with Mike a great instructor very patient and helpful. Highly recommend advance drive with whatever lience your looking for. Thanks again for all the help
July 26, 2023Galway

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

I did my lessons with Corey and Alan at Advance Drive in Ballybane and passed my test on the first try! They were patient, supportive, and made me feel confident on the road. Highly recommend!
September 17, 2025Galway

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Advance Training Centre for their outstanding professionalism and support throughout my journey. They trained me to the highest standards and helped me successfully obtain my Category C and CE truck licences, and now my Category D bus licence. From day one, the instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping me succeed. Their guidance gave me the confidence and skills I needed, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the effort they put into every lesson. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done for me. I genuinely appreciate your hard work, encouragement, and professionalism. I couldn’t have asked for a better training centre! Highly recommended to anyone who wants top-quality training and real support on their licensing journey.
December 4, 2025Galway

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 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

I'd like to thank all at Advance drive for there constant support and guidance on completing the HGV, rigid truck course through GRETB, and Advance drive. Thanks to the front office team Aoife and Co. Thanks to Philip and Gerry and all the team excellent job great company all round and Thanks to all the forklift instructor's Mark and Tom. And especially to my driving instructors Martin and Dessie and a big Thanks to Dessie for getting me over the line with your relaxed informed composure and clear instructions throughout my last few lessons big shout to Dessie, Thanks a million. And a huge thanks to my instructor Mike for the hour lesson before my test he made me totally relaxed and gave me great confidence, a true Gentlemen and a great Ambassador for Advance drive. Kind regards To all at Advance drive. Highly recommended Conor Walsh
May 20, 2025Dunmore Co Galway

Thanks to,ALL the staff at ADVANCE DRIVE, I passed the buss, the C licence and the Artic one after another ,First time.A no nonsense training school, with great staff and excellent driver instructors.
September 2, 2022Galway

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

Done the switcharoo to Advance as I wasn't making progress. Came onboard with Dessie and the license was a formality. Great instructor, easy learning - I highly recommend.
April 28, 2014Anthony G

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

I found my instruction from Advance Drive to be top class, when my test date came around they really accommodated me with the tuition I needed, I felt well prepared on the day of my test which I passed with flying colours. I would highly recommend Advance Drive as their instructors are all so knowledgeable and helpful and guided me every step of the way.
November 7, 2025

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 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

Thanks to Advance Drive team and Pj Dunne he’s great Instructor. Passed C and CPC test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
May 23, 2022

a lot of thank to advance drive , I pass D license fort first time today with best teacher LEE. thank so much LEE you are the best, I can highly recomand advance drive for anyone thinking of doing bus training , once again thank to Philip , Gerry all the staff
February 5, 2020galway

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

I found the staff in Advance Drive extremely professional and helpful. I had Vincent for my first three lessons and he was excellent. I had Dessie for the remainder of my lessons, what an expert! He gave me so much encouragement right through, I am really very grateful to everyone in Advance Drive.
February 7, 2020

Passed artic today. A big thanks to Noel and Lee for all their advice and preparing me for the test. Very professional and really know their stuff. If ya take their advice you can’t go wrong. Passed 1st go. Also the girls in the office for accommodating lessons when I got test date. Very well run business and very easy to get on with and learn from. Thanks a million 😊
October 31, 2023

I passed my D1 today and it was all thanks to my instructor Noel. Noel was very approachable, friendly and patient. An enjoyable experience.
October 12, 2022Galway

Can not recommend enough passed my driving test and all thanks to PJ. He was so patient knowledgeable and helpful. Put me at ease straight away. Thanks so much for all your help. Keep up the great work!
October 29, 2021Galway

I did my rigid and artic courses and tests with advance drive over the last number of months. The whole staff in there were very helpful and supportive. Ailbhe,Aoife, Gerry and Philip were a great help in the office, Ronald gave such clear video lessons, and Dezzie was a brilliant instructor. Thank you to all involved.
August 20, 2025

Passed my driving test first time today with Pat as my instructor. He gave me great help and guidance and helped me gain confidence while driving.
March 28, 2022Westside

Just passed my car test! Big massive thanks to Martin for getting me there. Over the course of the EDT Martin took the time in areas where I was weak. Additional lessons were a god send to master some of my sticking points, during which Martin took the time, genuinely had the patience of a saint for reverse turn. The supporting staff at Advance Drive have been on point, especially when approaching test day. Big massive thanks. Beep beep
February 24, 2023Galway

Thanks to Pat He is absolutely professional, patient and ensures to fine tune your areas of weaknesses. I have been lucky to have him as my instructor and thankful to him. The whole team of Advance drive has been so polite and professional. Thanks to all
July 14, 2025

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

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

The teacher (in my case Vas) was always composed and taught all principles of driving excellently, while also correcting every aspect that needed improvement in my driving. Really encouraging to get better and to focus on the road. Your money will be very well invested here. I pass my driving test, with no faults on the first try!
January 30, 2023Galway

Thanks to Lee in and all the team in Advance drive. It was a pleasure to deal with true professionals while training for the HGV test. 👍
April 30, 2025

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

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

I have to commend my instructor Lee as he was a very hard man to please but it was all worth it in the end as I have just passed my artic driving test and I don't think that I would have done it without his constant drilling of the method of driving the truck. So thank you so much for your help in taking the time to get me across the line. Greatly appreciated. - Dan
August 30, 2022Galway

Just to say that Noel was a super instructor and what a great personality for the job!!! Thanks Micheál.
October 6, 2021GALWAY

Done my rigid truck training with advance and it was top class from start to finish,the girls in the office were brilliant,and my instructor martin was absolutely class to deal with,and very helpful throughout,passed my test today first time out,so delighted,would highly recommend advance for all your driver training needs 👍👍
August 28, 2023Galway

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

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

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

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

Thank you to all at advance drive for getting me fully prepared for my c1 test. Martin was very patient with me while doing my lessons . I found this company brilliant and I passed my test first go. Highly recommend
September 22, 2025

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

Thanks to philip for his help in passing the c licence. And i think this is what your dad (mike)ment when he asked me to put a thingy up on the thingamagey.
April 30, 2014 austin connolly

My whole experience from start to finish with the crew at advanced drive was second to none when going for my rigid driving test. The girls in the office were brilliant to deal with when scheduling and rescheduling lessons. PJ Dunne is an exceptional instructor and made sure I was well prepared for my test today. I’m delighted to have passed with huge thanks to PJ and everyone at Advanced Drive. Highly recommended for any sort of lessons you’d require.
April 4, 2023Galway

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

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

I passed my car driving test last week, I booked to few last minute lessons with advance Drive and if it wasn't for my instructor I really don't think I would have passed! The instructor was so patient and gave me so many good tips to help me drive better! I'd highly recommend taking lessons here!
November 10, 2021

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 passed my D licence with philp from advance drive ..... absolutley fantasic drivin instructor....very switched on fella,many many thanks philp....
April 30, 2014james collins

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

Passed rigid lorry test yesterday. Thanks to Advance Drive for the training. Everything was organised efficiently and Martin was a excellent tutor. Thanks for everything
June 22, 2023Galway

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

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

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

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

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

Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
April 28, 2014 Nicola O'Malley

I would highly recommend Advance Drive.Passed category C and D and CPC. Thanks for the team of Advence Drive. I am not a native english speaker this was not problem they were very helpful and patient with me. They are first class !! Thanks
April 30, 2014Zsolt Szabo

Passed my test first time for the c1 license with advance. Only started with them 4 weeks ago and got all my lessons and test done within the month. Serious set up and couldn't have had a nicer instructor, pj is mighty at his job and sound as a bell to top it off. Aoife and Ailbhe were brilliant in accommodating me aswell with dates and lessons. Serious crowd to go with and I'd recommend to anyone. 🙌
August 30, 2022

I passed my artic test first time with advance drive, I done all my lessons Anton and had Dezzie for my pre test lesson, couldn’t recommend them enough, very helpful with time slots to suit me, very good instructors, overall I am very pleased with the service, thanks again lads!
August 23, 2021Clare

Passed my category B test on the first go. My instructor was Vas, real nice person, helpful, encouraging and patiently advises. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for lessons.
May 10, 2021Knocknacarra, Galway

I had Vincent as my instructor for the bus, he was excellent, very friendly, very informative and really professional. My 2 hours lessons just flew by with him! Thanks to the guys in the office and on reception too, great bunch a lads! Now I'm a professional bus driver and I'm delighted!!!
June 10, 2022Galway

Thanks to Pat and Carla in Advance Drive for helping me through my lessons and for all their support throughout. .Passed my driving test thanks to their support and would highly recommend AdvanceDrive
October 16, 2025Knocknacarra

I did both my truck and minibus lessons with Advance Drive and found them excellent. I passed both tests first time.
April 30, 2014Lisa Kelly

Thank you to all at Advance Drive,for helping me through Lessons and cpc practical for a bus licence.Always helpful friendly and patient,thank you all
October 7, 2025Galway

I started with zero knowledge of bus driving. Advance Drive took me all the way to being a fully qualified driver. To say the least: I am grateful. Special thanks to my instructor Vincent and also to Anton.
January 13, 2022

Passed my Rigid test first time round. Can’t thank PJ enough for his guidance and knowledge. An enjoyable experience from the very first lesson. The admin team were very helpful throughout. Highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons.
March 7, 2023

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

I passed my C1 and D1 in the same week. I would highly recommend Advance drive. Philip was very calm and professional. I felt like I had been driving for years and not 10hours!
April 30, 2014Sarah Davoren

I would highly recommend advance drive in galway. Passed my trailer test first go thanks to excellent tutoring.
April 28, 2014Michael king

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

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

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

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

Vas from Advanced Drive was an amazing driving instructor. His patience and knowledge really helped me to pass my driving test and become confident in my driving. The ladies in the office made scheduling lessons very easy. I would highly recommend booking driving lessons with Advanced Drive.
August 31, 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

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

Just passed my C+E exam thanks to my instructor Dezzie. Thank you for your hard work and patiance during our lessons. I strongly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thanks to all Very helpfull Staff members and instructors. Kind regards Piotr Kucharski
November 5, 2020

Had Mike as my instructor for the D license / bus …He was an excellent instructor who made me feel really at ease from the get go …Very easy to get along with and friendly ,a gentlemen ….He really helped me with his expert insight as and experienced bus driver ….Thanks a million Mike ,first time pass so I was delighted …Also a massive shoutout to all the other staff in advance drive ….
February 17, 2026

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

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

Just passed my Rigid truck test today on first attempt, Cat C. I would like to thank my instructor Pj. An absolute gentleman and a pleasure to work with, excellent knowledge and made the whole experience enjoyable, Highly recommended to anyone looking for lessons. And the same goes to advance drive , the whole experience was professional and easy. Thanks to everyone and I will see ye soon for the artic next.
February 16, 2023Galway

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

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

Very helpful and knowledgeable instructors helped me passing my bus test and my cpc walkaroumd test instructors were very helpful and patient at all times i would highly recommend advance drive for lessons
January 9, 2024Galway

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

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

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 passed my car test first time with Mike's help and without any other practice than lessons with him. Brilliant value for money. I would highly recommend using advance drive.
April 28, 2014Will

Found Advance Driving School to be very helpful and informative when making inquiries about getting a new category added to licence. I had a couple of truck driving lessons with Dessie and passed first time. Found Dessie to be very informative about all aspects of rules of the road as some of these had to be refreshed for me. Also found him to be very relaxed during lessons. Would definitely recommend for future lessons. Thank you.
January 12, 2016Galway

Did my Cat D lessons and test in Athlone with Anton. He made it fun and easy to grasp the tricks of bus driving and I passed my test first time thanks to him would highly recommend .
August 28, 2023Athlone

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

The team at Advance Drive are not only great at teaching, but also go above and beyond to make sure the process is well organised and stress free. The fact that they are a sound bunch is a great bonus.
May 15, 2025Galway