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Testimonials
The Advance Drive driving course is a great experience.
Dezzie was my driving instructor - Nice person - Profesional in every way - An individual approach to each of his students.
Thank you.
November 1, 2021Galway
I passed my D licence with Philip from advance drive 1st time absolutely Brilliant service, drivin instructor....very switched on guy ,many many thanks to Philip. Rizwan
April 30, 2014Rizwan
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
Ended up getting a clean sheet thanks to Garry's help and guidance. Would highly recommended Advance Drive and especially Garry for anyone hoping to do their driving test in the near future. Garry was a very patient and experienced driving instructor who put me at ease throughout the time I went to him for driving lessons.
February 9, 2017Salthill, Galway
Great team Philip has put together 💪 they cover every aspect of training. Everyone is nice and friendly and top professional at what they do. Big thanks to Noel for the 20 hours of lessons in the rigid, I passed 1st time with all your help 💯👊 mirror's indicate repeat 😁😁 thanks to everyone on the team from Frank and Trevor on the forklift course nice one lads 💪, Tom on manual handling 📦😁, Ronald on cpc great communication 💯 Aoife always making sure we have everything ready organised and on time💯👊 and Gerry making sure everything and everyone getting it done 🫡 and everyone else I didn't mention thanks again 👊
Brian Feeney
August 11, 2023Galway
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to do their driving test. I passed my C test in order to drive my horse lorry first time (in the pouring rain!). Teaching is comprehensive and prepares you to the last for the test, many thanks Philip. Very well organised service with SMS reminders of appointments and clear communication on all aspects of learning.
April 28, 2014Gillian Dunlop
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
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
Special thanks to Dezzie , who was my instructor for category D. I just passed my driving test for the first time with very positive result ! Dezzie is very patient instructor, very understandable and highly skilled professional. I would highly recommend Advance Drive school for someone who want to work with competent and professional people. Thank you very much once again !
Jozef Szuszkiewicz
December 17, 2015Galway
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
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
Thanks to Dezzie, and all at Advance Drive for helping with my Artic Truck test passed first time. Were very easy to deal with and would definitely recommend to anyone.
September 15, 2023Galway
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
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
Done a course in advance drive and every member of staff were so helpful and kind, made me feel really relaxed about doing the car driving test
February 17, 2021Galway
Great company and great instructors to train with, would highly recommend.
November 8, 2022athlone
Passed my rigid truck test Tuesday, big thanks to advance drive and Philip, And my instructor Anton
May 11, 2022Athlone
The advance drive team are absolutely fantastic and Noel is simply an amazing instructor! I just passed my test for B- car licence and it really is thanks to Noel and the Advance Drive team. I was learning to drive late and Noel encouraged and taught me to get the confidence and skill to drive. It was a great experience and now I feel ready for the road! Highly recommend doing the learner driver training with Advance drive and with Noel.
April 20, 2021
I passed my Bus test yesterday and I have to thank my instructor Dezzie for his professional approach in dealing with my lessons and the office staff in Advance Drive so thanks and highly recommended.
March 6, 2020
Couldn’t recommend the team at advance drive enough, from the word go they were a pleasure to deal with, as for Pj the man has the patience of a saint! Thanks again lads.
September 26, 2022
Passed my bus licence first time last week. I had Lee as my instructor and he had me very well prepared for the test. He knows his stuff. I found all of the staff at Advance Drive to be very professional and courteous. Would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
August 6, 2020Tuam
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
JUST PASSED MY BUS TEST TODAY,THANKS TO EVERYONE AT ADVANCED DRIVE FROM THE OFFICE STAFF TO INSTRUCTORS WELL DONE TO EVERYONE AND TO MY EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTOR ,LEE WHO HAD THE PATIENCE ,PRESERVERNCE,AND EXCEPTIONAL INTUITION IN GETTING ME TO MANAGE A BUS ,ITS A JOURNEY THAT I THOURGHLY ENJOYED AND LEARNED SO MUCH .IF ANYONE HAS AN INTEREST IN BECOMMING A BUS DRIVER I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION ,GREAT POSITIVE FEEDBACK ,AND MOST IMPORTANTLY INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO MANAGE A BUS SAFELY.THIS IS A SKILL YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,SO ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE LIKE I DID ,"ITS NOT THE TEST THAT WAS THE MAIN GOAL BUT THE JOURNEY ALONG THE WAY IN GETTING TO THE END GOAL WHICH IS TO PASS YOUR TEST,I THINK THAT THE EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS PASSING YOUR TEST.
I DO WISH YOU THE BEST IF YOU INTEND TAKING BUS LESSONS AGAIN I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE ,GALWAY FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS,THEY ARE SIMPLY A CLASS ABOVE THE REST !AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ..........THAT A BUS IS 5 TIMES BIGGER THEREFORE 5 TIMES SLOWER!!!!!!!!!!
EUGE FLYNN
FEBURARY 1ST/2021
February 3, 2021TUAM
Just want to thank all the staff at advance for the help especially "Dessie" who I had for my lessons for HGV he was real pro
Highly recommend advance drive !
July 14, 2020Galway
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
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
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
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
Just passed my first driving test and I'm so happy. Pat was a very calm and patient instructor who helped me as I was nervous starting off. Then I had Noel who was very positive in the weeks coming up to my test. Both had excellent ways of teaching me good driving habits that I will always use. Thank you all at Advance Drive for teaching me how to drive but also accommodating me if I had to change my lesson times. 🙂
February 11, 2021Galway
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
Just passed my rigid today! Had a great teacher Anton for most of it and Lee was great too. Can’t recommend advance drive enough, you can’t fail it with these guys. The girls in the office are on the ball and everything is made simple. I did the bus last year and have been working since I got the licence. Thank you to the guys, you’re all brilliant!
April 28, 2023Athenry
Thanks a million to all at Advance. I've just completed a hat-trick of Rigid, Bus and Artic tests and it's all thanks to your team. I've learned a lot, made new friends and had great craic in 2024 thanks to Advance - and not forgetting Patricia and all at GRETB. Everyone involved was professional and courteous but more importantly, very helpful and supportive. The instructors all had great patience and skill - and above all, a sense of humour (and they certainly needed that at times!). And the back-room team were always a pleasure to deal with - very efficient.
Phillip and Ailbhe, ye have a great team there - keep doing what ye're doing. And put me on the waiting list for next year's Sikorsky 101 course - although I'm dreading the hill-start!
November 20, 2024East Galway
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
Today I achieved a big dream—I passed my Category C driving test! 🚛🎉
I would like to sincerely thank the entire team at my driving school for their professionalism, patience, support, and dedication throughout this journey. You played an important part in helping me achieve this milestone.
I’m truly grateful for every lesson, every piece of advice, and all the encouragement you gave me. This is the beginning of a new chapter, and I’ll always appreciate everything I learned with you.
Thank you so much! Wishing you continued success in helping many more people achieve their dreams.
#Grateful #CategoryC #TruckDriver #NewBeginning #Ireland
June 26, 2026
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
Found advance drive were excellent. Mike and philip were excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing there test.
April 30, 2014Dave Badger
Passed my artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
May 12, 2022
I’d like to say many thanks to Declan, Aoife and Carla of Advance Drive Galway. What I’ve noticed from Declan’s teachings is that he is incredibly patient and he helps you understand exactly what you’re doing incorrectly in a calm and understanding manner during the EDT and extended lessons prior to my driving test. I highly advise newcomer learner drivers to select Declan as their driving instructor.
Thank you Declan and best of luck in your current and future endeavours.
April 29, 2025Galway
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
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
I recently completed a 12 week bus driving course with Advance Drive, and from A to Z this company covers everything.
From the ladies manning the front desk/the tutors teaching the theory and the driving instructor’s (Noel) patience in getting me through the driving test.
You are all top class in what you all do.
Thank you Advance Drive
July 25, 2024Craughwell
I found Philip very pleasant, professional and thorough. His knowledge and experience were very apparent throughout the lessons. I hope to deal with Advance Drive again when adding further categories to my license.
April 28, 2014Tim
yes i am another one of the thousands who got first class tuition and passed my c class liscense first time thanks to philip .Would highly recomend him.
April 30, 2014david
I would highly recommend Advance Drive. I found Philip, my Instructor very friendly, pacient and skilled driver. He was able to fit me in with only a week notice and I learn so much in a short space of time. Thanks Philip.
April 28, 2014Sylwester K.
I passed my driving test (car) first time. I can not thank Advance Driving enough , i started my lessons with corey , and i finished my lessons with Declan. I highly recommend Declan as a driving instructor. Declan will always encourage you and support you along the way. He will make your driving experience enjoyable. Dont worry about making mistakes ,Declan is very experienced and highly skilled, you are in safe hands. Great tip : Do a lesson before the test or do a pretest or both, it helped me hugely. I would like to thank everyone at Advance Driving . The women in the office are so lovely and so pleasant to talk too that they will always do their best to accommodate ya and all the staff are very friendly. I promise you won't be disappointed doing your lessons with Advance Driving, it was worth every penny. 💯
October 26, 2023Galway
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
Absolutely delighted with Advanced Drive. Very professional experience. I past category D first time. My instructor Vincent was tops. Thanks guys
My over all experience was 💯
July 7, 2021Dublin
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.
May 11, 2022Galway
A huge thank you to all the staff at advance drive, especially Corey and Declan for their excellent instruction, Corey in the EDT lessons and Declan in later refresher sessions after I finally got a driving test date! Delighted to have passed the test today on the first attempt and could not have done it without the advance drive team.
May 2, 2025Galway
The best in the country from start to finish great company I passed my rigid test back in January and today passed my artic test with advance drive from the girls in the office which are great help with everything i had dezzie for my artic lessons and he was brilliant very easy to get along with and could have the crack with can’t thank him enough for everything he showed me and to all the team in advance drive thank you
November 5, 2025Offaly
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
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
Done my car lessons with Martin in galway,he was a great teacher with lots of good coaching skills and he had lots of experience. I was delighted to have Martin as my driving instructor thanks for helping me pass my test first time around I appreciate it!
I would really recommend advance drive for learning how to drive.
January 5, 2023
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
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
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
Done both my Rigid and Artic truck test with Anton. Highly recommend great guy got me a first time pass on each test. Over all a great company to deal with thanks
November 15, 2023Athlone
This week I passed my Driver CPC case studies and minibus driving test with advance drive. A special thanks to owner Philip and staff Ronald,Gerry, Emma and Aoife who are so professional. My instructor was a really special man Dezzie who is the best.....Dezzie you are the man! Looking back now that all this is done and dusted I cant believe how nervous I was but Dezzie stuck with me and rather than giving up he kept me going and going. Thanks a million Dez for staying with me and you words of encouragement. This school Advance Drive I highly recommend and is the best and keep winning those awards.
October 6, 2021Joe Duane
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
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
From the girls behind the the desk to the instructors, Anton, Dezzie and Lee, all very helpful and easy to learn from , got me through my rigid last year and now the artic this year , recommend to anyone.
April 14, 2025
Passed my artic test with Advance Drive recently. Really helpful and friendly office staff - very easy to deal with. Dezzie my instructor was excellent - great knowledge of the routes and gave me great guidence. I had Noel for one lesson and found him very good also.
I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
Thanks
Paul Casserly
August 7, 2024Claregalway
i did my EB (trailer) test on monday the 26th and passed first go thanks to advanced drive.
April 28, 2014galway
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
- Instructor: Vas is an excellent instructor, very careful with details; aways show the exact procedures for the exam; point out all the right and wrong maneuvers during the lessons; encourage you and prepare you for the stressful day of the test.
- Driving centre: it was the only driving centre I found with available agenda for a short period; They have both manual and automatic cars; They have a good price; They are flexible; They always answer you very quick.
February 25, 2022Knocknacarra, Galway
Hi All, I just want to thank Dezzie and all the team at Advance Drive for helping me pass my Class B driving test last Monday in Westside Galway. Overall, I did 17 lessons with Dezzie in the Ford Fiesta and I found him to be extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable at all times, and I can definitely say that he has the patience of a saint. As such, I can't recommend Advance Drive enough and I know that I would not have passed my driving test first time round without Dezzie's expert help. Thanks a million Dezzie.
April 30, 2014Brendan Kelly
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 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 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
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
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
I passed my manual car license and it was thanks to the entire team especially Colm who was patient and always gave the best advice
March 27, 2026Ballybane
I found Advance drive to be very well ran and everyone to be very helpful. Very patient and knowledgeable instructors. Passed driving test first time. 10/10
January 27, 2023
Thanks to Advance Drive and driving instructor Mike. Passed Bus test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
April 5, 2022Galway
passed test first time great service from phillip and mike really good ps a glass of champagne after passing test would be nice.
April 30, 2014eddie brennan
Passed C1 yesterday and have to put it down to Dezzie's patience and knowledgeable guidance. Can't recommend enough. Thanks guys.
April 30, 2014Derek McMahon, Sixmilebridge, Co.
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
Vas was an excellent driving instructor. The lessons were clear and concise and if I was ever unsure of anything Vas was patient and explained everything clearly and he really helped with my confidence. I would definitely recommend to anyone!
March 27, 2019Galway
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 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
Passed my rigid test today. All the help and experience which I gained from my instructor Martin was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend him and Advance Drive for anyone looking to get any type of driving licence- I learned a lot. A great experience all round!
July 5, 2023Galway
My instructor was very thorough and was very patient. He was clear with all his instructions and answered all my questions. He was very professional and friendly.
August 17, 2020Galway
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
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
Upgraded to BE category. Advance drive are very professional in their approach. Noel did a great job with getting me prepared to pass my test first time.
November 7, 2022Galway
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
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
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
Great instructors .
Mostly had Dezzie for artic and rigid . Very professional and understanding.
If anyone is looking for lessons I know what company I’ll recommend. "Advance Drive"
A+
Thanks again for helping me pass both !
June 12, 2019Galway
I 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
Recently passed my C class Rigid truck licence test after being taught by Vincent at ADVANCE DRIVE. His way, manner and vast experience was a great help.
I would like to thank him for his patience and great tuition and wish him well in the future, Thank you also to Emma and Aoife for their on the ball assistance through these recent tough times..
Wish me luck with the bus....
December 15, 2020Athlone
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
Thanks to Dezzie and Noel for their excellent instruction, which assisted me greatly in passing the Artic Truck test.
March 29, 2024
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
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
Philip is an absolute genius when it comes to driving and answering questions you ask there is absolutely nothing he doesn\'t know, done 3 tests in a year rigid, coach and artic yesterday 1st oct with nearly a clean sheet only 1 fault due to another very unprofessional bus driver. how good is that for a result driving a truck with a 35ft trailor thanks to the expert tuition from Philip. impossible to fail. why go to an apprentice when you can learn from a professional cheers philip
April 28, 2014Lorcan Warde
Many thanks to Garry at Advance Drive who prepared me for my driving test. I passed first time with Garry's help. He is really patient and puts you at ease. His calm and friendly nature takes the stress out of driving. Garry is very knowledgeable and has great tips for making you a safe and confident driver. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Many thanks to the office staff also who are very organised and make every effort to accommodate all appointments. Grainne
December 12, 2016
My instructor Dezzie was very good and very calm, gave very clear instructions and was very proffessional. Really enjoyed the course overall and got so much out of it, thanks Dezzie and all the staff at Advanced Drive for your professionalism
May 1, 2025Galway
Just got my C licence first try .
Couldn’t say enough about Advance Drive and their whole team .Excellent people and very informative and friendly.
I had Dessie for my lessons and he was great.
I never drove a truck before.
He put me at ease and was really easy to listen too.got his points and information across very well and were easy to put in to practice .Top class instructor.
Cant thank Dessie and the whole Advance Drive team enough..
Thanks.
May 5, 2021Galway
Today I passed my Bus Driving test first time.
Huge thanks to all in Advance Drive including staff, Tutors, Instructors and Management who are very professional and very experienced in their own fields.
I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for any of the training courses that they offer.
July 6, 2023County Clare
