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

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

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

Brilliant instructions and attention to detail. Thanks to Anton, Dezzie and Lee. Another thanks to Ailbhe, Gerry, Aoife, Carla and Philip in the office for coordinating everything.
April 6, 2023Galway

Just completed the Bus course with Advance Drive, covered the course very well. Excellent instructors who had a lot of experience in their fields & made the course interesting for the class. They made it easy for all, even for those of us, who had not been in a class environment for many years. A great team, well done 👏 👏👏👏
April 27, 2023Galway

Passed the truck (c) test today. Had Des as my instructor. Sound man, easy to get on with and knows his stuff. Thanks again Des and all at advance. Hope to be back in the future.
April 30, 2014keith derrig

Thank you so much. My instructor Declan was absolutely fabulous. He helped me even until the last hour and i passed the driving test on the first try.
March 11, 2025Oranmore

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

Big thanks to Vincent and all involved in advance drive highly recommend advance drive thanks for everything 🚚🚛🚛
August 6, 2020

I would definitely recommend driving lessons with advance drive. My instructor Vas was very clear, calm and patient. He gave me great confidence and tips that I was able to recall in my head while taking my test. He also recommended that I take a mock test and I am so glad he did as i was then able to perfect areas that I needed to in order to pass my test.
March 2, 2023Galway

I would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone involved in Advance Drive for their continued support and guidance through the Bus Driving D course which I have just completed and was successfull in passing my bus driving test.From Emma & Aoife on the phone as well as in the office who were very curtious and accompanying with everything, Gerry & Philip for their words of encouragement, Ronald for the online classes explained everything to detail and ensured we knew everything we needed to know about the Bus, Evelyn for giving me a better understanding about how to present a CV and a Cover letter, The First aid Course which was of great benefit, Lee who is an outstanding instructor, THANK YOU for your encouragement and believe in me from day one, i would also like to say a BIG THANK YOU to Patricia in gretb for her continued support over the past few years in getting me over the line eventually, absolutely delighted I got the opportunity to take part in this course and I wish you all the very best for the future 😀 you are a great team
July 7, 2021Circular road Galway

Passed my bus D licence 2day advanced drive can't praise Anton enough he was great all through out my lessons he gives u 100% anything I wasn't sure of he would answer it for me...
August 12, 2024Westport

I passed my rigid 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 thanks to Martin who helped me pass. Thanks again. Ronan Griffin
June 28, 2023

I recently passed my bus driving test with Advance drive, huge thanks to all the team had Dezzie as my instructor he was fantastic can’t praise him enough…I found him to be very informative and had a easy-going manner , He pointed out my mistakes and helped to correct them . The girls in the office are most helpful, in discussing what you need to do obtain licence/test and planning lessons times… Kind regards
November 6, 2024Galway

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

Thanks very much to pat in Advance Drive for helping me pass my bus test, a very nice helpful Gentleman.
May 30, 2024Tuam

Excellent service throughout. From initial consultation with the office through to the lessons Advance drive were brilliant. My instructor Dessie was 1st rate. His attention to detail and instruction in my lessons was excellent. Would Highly recommend Advance drive to anyone considering taking a licence/test.
March 22, 2019Galway

Would highly recommend Noel in Advanced Drive, he is an excellent instructor and was patient and dedicated throughout the whole process! Many thanks again to Noel and all in Advanced Drive.
September 7, 2020Galway

I 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

I completed my EDT lessons with Pat in Salthill. Pat was so incredibly patient with me. He never rushed me, always remained calm, and this, all in all, really helped to build my confidence. Couldn't have passed without him!
January 3, 2024Galway

I just passed my bus driving test today with Advance Drive. I am delighted with all the help and support I received from all members of the school, my tutors and my fantastic instructor Dezzie. I am grateful that I could be a part of this course and can't thank enough to everyone in Advanced Drive. I can highly recommend this driving school!
January 20, 2021Galway

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 had a great experience with Advance Drive in my training for the 'D' licence. The course was intense and took me a little longer than expected (that's down to me and not the instructor!) but I passed my test first time and the quality of Lee's instruction came through for me. He was very patient and professional and always gave me the encouragement to persevere. I couldn't recommend Lee, Pat and the office team more - thanks lads!!
January 17, 2025Galway

Past my jeep and trailer test at the first attempt. Dezzie was my instructor and was very knowledgeable and a great support. Also Ailbhe in the office was extremely pleasent, efficient and gave good detail of all lessons to take place. This is an excellent driving school with customer service and success a top priority. Thanks for all the help and support. Gearoid.
December 17, 2015Galway

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 did my D licence with Advance Drive before Christmas. Dessie was my instructor and I found him to be very experienced, patient and professional. Dessie subtly gets the point across of the mistakes that you are making without making you feel bad about it. He recommended that I do 2 extra lessons, the benefit of which was very noticeable and I may not have passed first time without them. Many thanks to Dessie and all at Advance Drive.
January 13, 2016Galway

Passed my Bus test today, had Des first 2 lessons and then Noel for the rest, both are top instructors and they have a great way of teaching and so easy to get along with,
June 4, 2026Galway

Highly recommended.
April 28, 2014Marc Coyle

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

Passing a bus driving test on the first try is like a miracle and that miracle happened for me,thanks to the amazing training I received from my instructor Dezzie at Advance Drive School.Dezzie ia a very friendly and a very experienced instructor.I would highly recommend advance drive to anyone learning to drive a bus.
September 15, 2025Galway

Dessie was my driving instructor- he was absolutely excellent in every way. Great attention to detail, clear communicator. All round brilliant and highly satisfactory experience with advance drive.
July 20, 2020Galway

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

Thanks to all in Advance Drive for helping me pass my truck test today. The whole team are great from the first point of contact with Aoife, to each of the instructors bringing their own insights and experiences. A very special thanks to PJ Dunne, who brought it all together in the nick of time! Meeting me at 6am for the last brush up is going above and beyond the call of duty! Some man for one man. Thank you.
January 20, 2022Galway

I would like to take this opportunity to thank philip, for all his sound advice and his top marks in helping me pass my d licence bus test , would highly recommend this company as I passed my test today on first attempt, was more than happy with the service I received from advance driving school , absolutely brI liana work philip once again thank you so much ,,,,, kind regards Ciaran kenny
February 16, 2015galway/dublin

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

I Would highly Recommend Advanced Drive. I Recently passed my 'C' test and found the tuition from Philip very helpful. I found them very accommodating regarding lesson times and good value for money.
April 30, 2014Daniel Payne

I passed my bus driving test today. Lee was my instructor. He is extremely helpful and supportive. I would recommend him to anyone trying to get their bus driving license. Thank you all advance drive team.
May 26, 2023

Many thanks to Philip and Micheal at advance drive.. Very friendly and professional.. Passed my bus test 1st time thanks to them.. Highly recommended!
April 28, 2014Pierce

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

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

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

I found Advance to be excellent. I did truck lessons with them and passed first time in both the CPC and main test. They have great experience they put you at ease and explain everything. There vehicles are excellent to learn in.
April 30, 2014Tadhg Bolger

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 passed my rigid test previously with Advance Drive and yesterday my jeep and trailer test, both on the first time, thanks to the great team at Advance Drive. All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Dezzie and Noel are great instructors. They keep everything calm and relaxed, whilst having a great way of helping you learn and correct any bad habits you may have picked up. Would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone looking to pass a test. Keep up the great work
August 31, 2021Galway

Would highly recommend mike, passed my car test 1st time with his help and patience.
April 30, 2014Gemma Mc Grath

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 have just completed the 10 week category D driver training course with Advance Drive. I would highly recommend the company and the course to anyone. The staff are so welcoming, friendly and very professional. Everything is cover from, First Aid Responder, Manual handling, Case studies and CPC practical training along with the driving test itself. My instructor "Mike" is a pure gentleman and has the patience of a Saint he made me feel at ease right from the start. As a transgender woman I'm always ony guard but it absolutely was not an issue from the get go. I will highly recommend Advance Drive in Galway to everyone.
April 22, 2023

I have just completed my "C" Truck Licence and passed on the first attempt, thanks to PJ Dunne who is a phenomenal Truck Driving Instructor: Also I had great support and assistance in preparing for my CPC practical. The structure of the lessons are second to none. I really like the fact that I had a pre test hour before my test on the day, which prepared me well and settled my nerves ! I cant thank PJ enough, and the Advance team, who were extremely accommodating when booking my lessons, which often had to be re-scheduled due to my work load. I will be preparing to commit to my D licence in the Autumn with the Advance Team in Galway. Many thanks to all. Sass O Flynn
July 19, 2022Galway

I want to thank philp,Anton and the team there professional approach to deliver top draw instruction was exceptional. Along with there willingness to help the student throughout it was a pleasure to be a student over the past few months I wish you all the success in the future
March 31, 2023Athlone

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

Great school, my instructor Pat was an amazing teacher and helped me improve my driving skills with each lesson.
August 26, 2022Galway

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

Just passed my bus driving test today, I am absolutely over the moon. A big thank you to everyone at Advance Drive for all you help in particular my instructor, Vincent, very patient, knows how you keep you calm and can talk you through any situation, couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again. Xx
February 16, 2021Killucan

All praise to phillip and advance drive for helping me through my driving test in athlone. ec licence ps.sweating buckets cheers
April 30, 2014cedric burke

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 highly recommend Advance Drive. I have passed my test first time around and I couldn’t have done it without the great guidance from Vas, my instructor. Vas was very patient with me starting off and continued this way up until the day of my test. Emma from Advance Drive was also always a pleasure to deal with over the phone.
February 1, 2022

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

I just want to say thank you very much to all the crew in Advancedrive,I passed my test!,keep up the good work
April 28, 2014joe annis

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

All the team at Advance Drive were very helpful and professional in helping me to get my licence. They could not have been any better and I would like to thank every one of them for their teaching 👍
August 15, 2024Roscommon

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

Thanks for helping me pass jeep and trailer test on first attempt special mention to Lee for the lessons and help/advice on booking test,to Aoife in the office for promptly returning calls and changing bookings and finally Noel for the pre test spin. Thanks guys would highly recommend ye to anyone looking for lessons
September 5, 2023Galway

(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

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

I am delighted to say that I just passed my bus driving test. The teachers and driving instructors at Advance drive are very knowledgeable and professional. I was a bit nervous about the driving and the test preparation, but they were very patient. They encouraged and prepared me so well that I passed my test the first time. I highly recommend advance drive to everyone.
July 28, 2022

I passed my driving test thanks to Alan!! His patience, clear teaching, good humour were key. He focused on both passing the test and becoming a safe driver. Cant recommend enough and thank you so much Alan!
March 9, 2026Galway

Thanks Vas for helping me finally pass my driving test! He's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor in the Galway area.
May 4, 2019Galway

Thanks so much to all the staff at Advance Drive for teaching me a new skill and achieving my goal as a Bus driver. Highly recommended.
July 10, 2023GALWAY

Passed my test today with the help of Dezzie. He's incredibly patient, professional and makes learning to drive a breeze! Can't compliment him enough. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him & Advance Drive to anyone. Big Thanks!!!!!
April 30, 2014Ciara McGuinness

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

Passed my driving test today, and on my first go! My instructor Pat was amazing - completed my EDT, covered all the test prep, gave great calm feedback and tips, and was a great reassuring presence in the car. Really gave me the confidence I needed to fly through the test. Huge thanks to all at Advance Drive!
April 27, 2023Galway

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

Big thanks to Anton and Michael for helping me get my C license. And to Aoife and Emma for making my life easier!!! Definitely recommend going with Advance Drive.
December 15, 2020Galway

Massive thanks to everyone in Advance Drive especially Noel, Aoife and Carla, from the beginning they were most helpful and made the process so easy. Special thanks to Noel for all his wise words and support, would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone. Eric Browne Oct '25
October 16, 2025Galway

An absolute pleasure as always working with Phillip and the Advance Drive team, I have passed all my exams using Advance drive and can't praise them enough from there organisation to physically driving instructors, they have an excellent team who are all over it in every department and are always there to help. I have passed the car, jeep & trailer, bus and truck with Advance Driver, super professional and I will be back to do the artic.
February 1, 2022Galway

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

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

did my C licence with dessie as my instructer cant say enough good about him passed the first time. The staff in advance cant do enough to help u out, even do tere best to help u get work. Would 100% recommened them to any1. Gonna get my 17 year old lessons tere would not go anywere else. Tey r by far the best around for teaching
March 24, 2018Galway

Thanks a million to Martin for all his help would not have have passed without him. A gentleman and great man to guide you through the junctions 😃
September 19, 2023Craughwell

Passed my driving test last Friday after completing lessons with Vas! He is an amazing instructor and helped me every step of the way. Everyone else at the Advance Drive team were also very friendly and professional. Thanks a mil!
May 11, 2022

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

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

I did my driving lessons with Corey and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Coming from the U.S. I thought I was particularly nervous to drive on Irish roads but Corey was patient and thorough in his driving instruction. I passed my first go around and I definitely owe it to his teaching. 10/10!
January 9, 2024Galway

Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
March 26, 2019

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

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 yesterday. Many thanks to both my instructors, Noel and Gerry. Professionalism, a lot of patience and great knowledge. A clear and helpful system of booking lessons and great contact with the office. Highly recommend to everyone.
January 17, 2022Galway

I had Vinney and Lee as my instructors and passed first time, very professional and helpful at their job and had me very relaxed and confident going into my test. I can see how Lee won the award for best instructor last year as he puts everything into helping his students. I would definitely recommend Advance Drive for anyone going for a test in any category.
February 4, 2020Abbeyknockmoy

Passed my D license with the excellent help of Mike who has a calm and focussed approach from his many years of experience. The staff at Advance are most helpful and you feel confident that once to listen and practice what you are taught the test won’t be a problem.
April 5, 2022Galway

Nothing but praise for Advance Drive and Dezzie, I was a late arrival to Advance, they took me on got Advance practice,  I passed my artic test today highly recommend. Cian Higgins Wednesday 20 August 2025
August 21, 2025Galway

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

Can’t recommend Advance drive and Declan enough always easy to deal with and set me up perfectly for my test. Cheers again lads.
December 11, 2023Galway

Advance Drive are fantastic! I passed my C1 category test first time and I could not have done it without my instructor Martin. He was very helpful and had great patience with me. Martin answered any questions I had and kept me motivated to pass. Aoife was always so lovely and helpful when it came to booking my lessons and my test. It was very easy to contact Aoife which made everything that bit easier. I couldn't recommend Advance Drive more!
March 15, 2024

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 test first time with advance drive for my c1 licence , I can’t thank Lee enough for his patience and guidance throughout my lessons . Lee was a very thorough instructor and prepared me for all eventualities and explained everything so well . He was extremely understanding , professional and never made me question my ability. Mike was also very helpful for my pretest , he was very friendly and eased my nerves a lot , delighted to have got the experience to learn from both Lee and Mike , could not recommend them enough , Thank you so much !
April 23, 2024Galway

Passed truck test first time thanks to very friendly, professional people all through Advance Drive. Thanks to Vincent and all the staff. Would highly recommend them.
August 7, 2020edenderry

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

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

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

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