HGV Driver

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

did my test today 16-10-13 for my EB licence using their jeep and trailer passed first time would highly recomend advance drive
April 30, 2014brian

Very helpful in everyday,would recommend advance drive to anyone
March 6, 2023Galway

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

Great job, great team, professional in the booking/scheduling, professional and friendly in the lessons, really helped facilitating every step of the way to get my C driving licence. 5 🌟
February 7, 2024Galway

Just passed my D1 (minibus) test and CPC today on my FIRST attempt. My instructor Anton was very professional through the whole process and can't credit him enough on having me prepared, he is a great instructor and made the process very smooth and enjoyable. The team in the office were very supportive in assisting with the application process from Theory test to Driving test. I'd happily recommend Advance Drive for anyone who is looking to learn drive any vehicle.
September 3, 2021Athlone

Instructor Martin is very good. He is strict at times when we repeat the mistakes..Overall a very good learning experience with Martin. Thanks
May 14, 2025Ballinasloe

I would like to thank the Advance Drive Team and specifically Martin for helping me gain my Rigid Truck Licence on the first attempt. His knowledge, patience was very much appreciated and provides a relaxed learning environment. I would recommend Advance Drive to others.
November 25, 2024Galway

Passed my test today and I cannot recommend Noel enough! He was extremely patient and reassuring and helps you gain the confidence to drive! Emma at the office was so lovely and answered any questions I had with regards to payments and lessons. I’m recommending Advance Drive to all my friends! Thank you!
January 25, 2021

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

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

Hi everybody, just passed my tests cat. C. first time with AdvanceDrive. Top class driving school, great team. Special thanks to my instructor Dezzie! Thank you!
February 9, 2017Galway

I received my bus Driving lessons from Vincent Jennings, Vincent is an excellent instructor with a lot of experience, He has a great ability to inform his student of what to do, and how to do it, while keeping the student relaxed. Vincent will concentrate on a students mistakes/errors, and will make the corrections. I highly recommend Vincent.
January 26, 2024Galway

Big Thanks to Dezzie in Advance Drive, he got me through both my B & C1 licence. I wouldn't hesitate to highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn to drive and to anyone who want to advance on to other licences. Very friendly, accommodating and professional!
February 16, 2015Galway

I had a great experience with Advance drive and passed my rigid truck test 1st time. A massive shout out to my instructor Martin, and to Aoife in the office for keeping me updated through email and phone calls. I couldn't recommend Advance drive highly enough. Thanks again Declan.
January 20, 2025Galway

Massive thanks to PJ Dunne for all the lessons and helping me pass my Truck test first time, top class instructor and a gentleman, also huge thanks to the people working in the offices made it very easy to book lessons and always there to help with any issues. Highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone thinking of getting the truck license top class service and thanks again for everything 👍 Conor
July 28, 2022

Extremely Professional and Competent People, Advance helped me pass the ADI Instructor Practical for the D License and The Conventional EC License test
April 30, 2014Ken O'Loughlin

Thanks to advance drive for the help of getting my jeep and trailor licence. Advance instructors make you feel comfortable and confident and highly recommend if going for any licence. Special thanks to Noel,Dezzie and Aoife in the office. Look forward to next few weeks in the hope of passing bus test.
August 31, 2023Galway

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

Highly recommended driving school. Philip was an excellent instructor who had me well coached in every aspect of the test. Don't think I've ever gone in to a driving test feeling so calm and well prepared. Many many thanks. Will definately be coming back to Advance Drive for my D1.
April 28, 2014Edel Smyth

I went to Advanced drive after they were recommended by a friend. I have now passed 2 tests with them (bus and truck) and can't praise them enough. Phillip and Mike are both very patient and encouraging during the learning process. During each pre-test lesson they re-assured me and gave me ways to deal with the test nerves. This patience,professionality and excellent prices, added to their felxibility in scheduling lessons make them my first choice for any more tests. well done lads
April 28, 2014Stephen Hand

Done a course with advance drive would like to thank the whole advance drive team. I would highly recommend them for courses and leasons
October 8, 2025Offaly

Great Instructors (Michael, Lee , Anton) just passed my D Licence. Thanks for all the help and great patience :)
March 1, 2021galway

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

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

Massive thank you to my super instructor Noel who was patient and considerate and helped me gain confidence and knowledge to pass my test while still making a challenging experience an enjoyable one! Everyone in the office is brilliant too - very helpful, professional and flexible. Highly recommend, 5 star team!
April 26, 2021

I would highly recommend advance drive for getting lessons on whichever type of vehicle. I got my coach licence 1st time thanks to Philip and Michael. I was made very comfortable and found it easy to ask questions at any time. You will do you're driving test with confidence.
April 30, 2014Paul Maloney

Passed my C test first time, thanks to both Anton and Lee who helped me prepare. I was confident going into test thanks to Anton pre test lesson to calm the nerves! Highly recommend the lads to anyone getting ready for tests! Girls in office were excellent too for scheduling lessons etc.. thanks to all at Advance Drive
November 25, 2020Galway

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

Thank you to all at advance drive with the help of passing an other test C.E artic first time. Very helpful in the office with schedule lessons and a great instructor Dezzie all ways help full and understanding would recommend advance drive to any one looking for help to get thow any test. Thank you again to all at advance drive
November 6, 2020Roscommon

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

I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank LEE from Advance Drive for getting me through stage 3 ADI. Your patient professional and expert guidance got me to the finishing line. I can highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone thinking of doing the ADI Training.
May 10, 2018Galway

Had the pleasure of Mike Dezzie and Lee at different stages in preparation for the Large Bus Driving test. Their instruction and knowledge is excellent. Couldn't recommend Advance Drive, the instructors and the staff highly enough
May 21, 2025Dunmore

Passed my CE driving test today. Big thanks to Dezzie for giving good advices and passing my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff. Pawel
December 16, 2020

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

Just passed the Rigid C licence this week at the first time of asking! Have to say a massive thanks to Noel my instructor, an absolute pleasure to deal with and excellent with his approach and style of training. The whole team at Advance from day one to completion of the course were at all times professional, courteous and attentive............I can't praise the whole experience enough.
January 27, 2023Athenery

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

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

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

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

if there is a reward for best school advance would win every year.passed c:d test first time with only seven hours for the d licence.phillip and mike are very patient,helpful and great drivers.i would recommend any b licence drivers to sit your truck test,just for the experience and to rid off any bad habits.thx lads.
April 30, 2014mark h

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

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

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

Noel was my instructor on the Bus course and I'd recommend him. From the very first day he made me feel at ease and he had the self assurance of someone who knew what he was talking about! To Aoife, Carla, Ailbhe, Gerry, Ron and all the back room team who kept the show on the road, thank you.
May 12, 2025Galway

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

Huge thanks to everyone at Advance drive, what a professional outfit they are, special thanks to Anton on helping me get over the line for my D1, excellent tutor who is tough but fair and we had the craic and a few laughs along the way. Thanks Again..
February 16, 2021

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

I passed my C1 driving test today thanks to the professional and helpful staff at aAdvance Drive. I cannot recommend them enough by far the best place to go for any driving needs. I am truly grateful to Lee my driving instructor. Thanks a million.
February 4, 2021Galway

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

Very happy with advance drive training centre, Passed my rigid truck licence with them and great service from office staff to instructors.
February 23, 2021Galway

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

Received some excellent tuition from Philip in preparation for my EB licence, which I passed first time.
April 28, 2014Michael M

Advance Drive (Galway) is a fantastic company to learn to drive with. Gerry and staff are thorough and professional in every aspect of how they deal with you. Vincent was excellent in his instruction and guidance, without this I would not have passed my Rigid Lorry driving test. Thank you
August 28, 2024

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 passed my test first time thanks to my driving instructor, Noel, at Advance Drive. I would highly recommend as I couldn't have asked for a better learning experience as he was helpful, encouraging and prepared me very well for my test. Thanks again.
November 13, 2020Galway

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

Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at advance drive for getting me on the road to hopefully a new career. Got my truck licence first time and with CPC's included. See ye in the bus in the near future.
April 30, 2014M.V.Walsh

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 passed my Cat D License FIRST TIME around with the help of a great team including Vincent on the Driving lessons , Ronald and Gerry on CPC / Health and Safety. The back up in the office from Aoife and Emma is first class with reminder emails and texts to make sure everyone knows what , when and where they are at . Couldn't fault any of the staff .Thankyou everyone. I would highly recommend !
July 7, 2021

Just passed my C licence Rigid truck under Dezzie's tuition this morning. Excellent school and only the best teachers around! Patience and outstanding communication from the instructor with superior knowledge of not only what he was teaching but of what I was going to do next. He s always 5 steps ahead to ensure everything was done correctly. Id recommend Advance Drive to all without question. Looking forward to doing my D licence already!!!!
April 30, 2014Alex Mc Mahon

I passed my bus test first time with Philip from Advance Drive. he's a great instructor and has loads of patience. I would like to thank my instructor and everyone involved in advance drive.
April 30, 2014Costica Ariton

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

Thanks to Noel and all the staff at Advance made the whole process of getting my bus licence so easy and straight forward. Their help and advice was great and Noel was a great instructor so calm, clear and helpful. I would recommend advance to anyone to get their license or upskilling
January 8, 2026Galway

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

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

Thank you very much Philip and all at Advance Drive for helping me pass my category C Rigid Truck test today. In six lessons Philip honed my skills to perfection with careful, patient instruction and total professionalism. Passed with flying colours the tester said! I recommend Advanced Drive in Galway to any prospective learner driver. Thank you again Philip.
March 12, 2015Clifden, Co Galway

Just passed my bus test. Delighted.I can’t thank Dessie at first and then Lee enough for getting me over the line. God knows their patience was tested many times ,but they persevered.They were great ,highly recommended.Thanks to all involved ,Aoife and co in the office. Just great thanks again. Seamus.
January 5, 2021Claregalway.

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

I highly recommend Dezzie my driving instructor at Advance Drive who prepared me extremely well for my driving test. I passed the Bus test first time. Great bus driving training course run by the GRETB and Advance Drive. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive. I recommend them to anyone looking to pass any of the driving tests. Great experience, thank you.
January 25, 2021Galway

I done a 10 week course with advance drive and found it very professional and helpful in many ways. I just done my bus test and cpc test this morning and passed it the first time with just 1 grade 1 fault. The tutors and driving instructors were so helpful informative and brilliant I'd highly reccomend them.
February 1, 2022

I am very happy with the Instructor Martin,he made everything look very essy and calmed me down before the test.He gave me confidence and i passed my test.Great team and very professional.
February 8, 2024

Many thanks to PJ Dunne for his fantastic preparation, guidance and support. It was thanks to him that I passed the C category exam. Great guy, great instructor, fantastic person, I recommend it. At the same time, a heartfelt thanks to Aoife for helping me find a lesson.
August 2, 2022Galway

What a great driving school! My driving instructor Mike is brilliant. With his years of experience really stood to me when it came to my lessons. Very well planned lessons each week. Thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive. You all deserve my thanks. Needless to say I would highly recommend this driving school!
September 27, 2024Galway

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

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

I had Noel as my instructor for the artic. The man is a legend, knows his stuff. Passed with flying colours. Can't recommend Advance Drive enough, a great operation.
April 21, 2023Galway

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

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

Big thanks again to advance for all their help in getting me my truck license. Noel Dezzie and Aoife were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly professional team very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. Vehicles were kept to a very high standard and a pleasure to drive. I would highly recommend anyone doing their truck or bus license to look no further than advance. Thanks again to all at advance
December 8, 2021Galway

I passed both C and CE categories in the past a few months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
January 20, 2023

My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
February 9, 2021Galway

I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff at Advance drive that have helped me complete all my training from the beginning to the end to complete my C licence. Also I would like to thank Mike my driving instructor who put up with my driving over my 10 lessons.
February 17, 2022Galway

Passed my Rigid test first time!!!! would definately recommend Advance Drive to any person thinking of doing there test. People claiming social allowances can get funding towards your Lessons to help you get your licence in any of the vehicles through Fas or the Social Office!!!
April 30, 2014Emmet Sweeney

Just passed my C + E "First time" with Advancedrive, excellent training and instruction from Dezzie, many thanks to Dezzie and all the team @ Advancedrive. Advancedrive training partners to GRETB, "GRETB ARTIC Course". Thanks to GRETB and their partners providing excellent training.
November 5, 2020

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

Amazing lessons, great instructors and a very central location in Galway city. This is definitely a 5 star driving school. Both office staff - Aoife and Emma were always on hand to organize lessons at very short notice along with being very helpful and professional. My instructors Lee and Anton were hugely influential upon passing my category C driving test. What you will learn from these two guys will not only benefit you during your driving test but also in your future driving life especially when it comes to your safety and well being on the road. No need to google anybody else - you have found the best instructors right here. Thanks all.
December 3, 2020Galway

Nothing but praise for this company and its staff.From day 1,you were made feel welcome.Also a big thank you to Vincent my instrutor,who couldnt have been nicer and supportive.Would recommend this company to anybody that wants to pass there test in a car,bus,rigid or artic,they are sure to get you through it Many thanks again,and look forward to maybe many more lessons with ye in the future(Artic??) Eamon.
July 18, 2025Clare

Thank you so much Vincent for preparing me for the Bus Driving test. Very wise advice with exceptional driving history behind him. Gives very useful driving tips right from the first lesson and reinforces all the way through. Very good driving habits I now have!
November 17, 2021Galway

I went to Advance Drive for mini bus lessons and thankfully passed my test last Tuesday. I got held up on taking my test as Covid just came in when I had started with the lessons. I found Mike in the earlier lessons I took to be very good & helpfull and in the last few lessons I took with Gerry Burke I found him also very good & helpfull. I would strongly recommend them both if you want to sign up with Advance Drive. Aoife on reception is most helpfull in scheduling your lessons.
April 5, 2022Galway

I found Advance Drive to be excellent. I passed my BE test first time after four lessons from Dezzie. Great instructor and highly recommended!
April 30, 2014Tommy Faherty

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 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

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

My driving instructor was dessy who I found to be very knowledgeable and easy going. Dessy was very observant and did not miss a thing which was very beneficial to assisting with getting me ready for my test which I passed with a clean sheet. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. Richard King
February 5, 2020Galway

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

Taking Mini-Bus driving lessons with Advance Drive was a great learning experience, highly informative and also enjoyable. Lee, my instructor, was always clear, concise and positive with his directions and remarks and this enabled me to make constant progress through my series of Lessons. Thank you. February 19, 2020.
February 19, 2020

I have been a client of Advance drive since 2022. With the guidance of the very professional team at Advance Drive, I have passed my bus, rigid and artic driving tests and CPC tests.I could not recommend Advance drive highly enough, the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and make the learning process very easy with the whole operation being expertly organised by Aoife. A special mention for Noel, Martin and Dezzie for all of their advice and guidance. Thanks to you all.
May 29, 2025

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