For Drivers

Advance Drive recruitment offers drivers the opportunity to find work. Advance Drive has been providing drivers to a number of local transport and logistics companies in Galway over the past few years and now is offering drivers the opportunity to create their own profile so they can see what jobs vacancies are available and to apply for them. Employers can also view profiles of drivers listed on the website.  All drivers’ credentials are checked and verified before being listed on our website.

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Our Services 

  • Advance Drive is Galway’s largest and most successful driving school with a pass rate second to none. Advance Drive was est. in 1989 by Michael Rice, before being taken over by his son Philip Rice in 2013. With a combination of over 25 years delivering driver training, Advance Drive has its main office in Salthill Galway and is the only driving school and training centre in the West of Ireland approved by the RSA to deliver ADI instructor training and to deliver driver training in every category of vehicle (A, A1, B, B, C1, C, CE, D1, D).

    Advance Drive teaches beginners how to drive manual and automatic cars as well as providing driving training to professional drivers in such industries as The Fire Service, Ambulance Drivers – Paramedics / EMT’s, Coach & Minibus Drivers and Rigid & Artic Truck Drivers. Whatever the license category Advance Drive has you covered!

    Advance Drive carry out weekly Driver CPC Training courses, Manual Handling courses, Digital Tachograph Training and provide information on ADR Driver Hazchem Training courses for existing drivers in Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.

    Driver recruitment is another service offered to recently qualified and experienced drivers. We work with existing companies to place newly qualified drivers. Some commercial clients of Advance Drive include; The Department of Social Protection & Employment Services, An Post, The ESB, Galway City Council and Galway County Council.

    Advance Drive guarantee to give the best possible training with Director of Advance Drive; Philip Rice being presented with the RSA’s ‘Leading Lights’ in road safety award for ‘ADI Truck Instructor of the year 2013’ and Advance Drive was also short listed and a finalist for the ‘Safety Award’ in the ‘Irish Logistics and Transport Awards 2014’.

    Learning to drive is something that nearly every person will do in their lifetime. Getting the right and professional training from the start helps drivers to become safer, more competent drivers thus minimising risks to themselves and other vulnerable road users. Advance Drive will help you pass your driving test first time and provide you with all the information you need along the way.

    For more information contact Ailbhe on 091 524689 or email info@advancedrive.com

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Testimonials

  • Just completed and passed my D licence with advance drive. I had vincent as my instructor. From the get go the service he put you at ease and explained everything in full. Made you laugh and made the lessons and enjoyable experience. Fun to one side. He was extremely informative and professional i was left with no doubt i was going to pass. I went into the test confident but grounded also by vincent. Highly recommend advance. Top top class experience.
    November 16, 2022

    I highly recommend Dezzie at Advance Drive who prepared me extreamly well for my driving test. I passed the Artic test first time. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive.
    November 6, 2020

    Excellent tuition by Philip in Galway. Very professional and had me prepared for trailer towing test in a few lessons. will highly recommend to anyone needing tuition
    April 28, 2014Lonan o farrell,

    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

    My driving lessons were disrupted by the recent health crisis, but once I joined up with Advance Drive and my instructor Martin, I flew through my remaining EDT's. Martin was a fantastic instructor and made me feel very comfortable getting back to driving as I was quite nervous. After a few lessons with him, my confidence grew leaps and bounds and with just three extra lessons after the essential ones, I passed my test the first time! I would highly recommend Martin and Advance Drive to anyone no matter where you are on your driving journey. Thanks so much Martin, couldn't have done it without you!!
    April 24, 2023Galway

    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

    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

    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

    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 would highly recommend advance drive for your driving lessons. They are very professional and easy to get on with.
    January 5, 2023

    I owe a massive thank you to Advance Drive for helping me achieve my D licence. Special shout-out to Mike, the driving instructor extraordinaire, for his patience and stellar guidance throughout my journey. Couldn’t have done it without you, Mike!
    November 29, 2024Galway

    Just passed my driving test. Could not have done it without the help and support of Advance Drive. My instructor, Adam, was fantastic. He had so much patience with me and never did I feel under massive pressure. He really helped me get to grips with areas I was having great dfficulty with. He had faith in me when I didn't and that meant the world to me. Also helped bring my stress levels down so a massive thank you to Adam. The people in the office were always exceptionally kind and friendly to me and for that I say thank you so much. Really appreciated. Overall I really enjoyed working with Advance Drive. Would recommend them to anyone who would like to learn to drive.
    March 16, 2022Galway

    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

    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

    I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anybody taking an EB licence test [for trailer]. Philip gave me great advice and tips. I would not have passed first time without your help, thanks.
    April 30, 2014Denis Martyn

    Thanks to Philip I passed my bus ‘D’ licence test, first time. Philip is a great instructor with great patience, very clear in his advice and instructions. I would highly recommend him and Advance Drive. Thanks again.
    April 28, 2014Eileen

    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

    Just passed my Bus D licence today. From Aoife and Emma at the front of house to Ronald and Vincent out on the road it has been a pleasure to do the course. Very professional, friendly and always there to help and give advice. Thank you very much Advance Drive.
    July 7, 2021Galway

    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 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

    Passed my test 1st time Found them to be great to deal with And happy to recommend
    April 30, 2014Garrett Fox

    Excellent instructors and a first time pass A huge thank you to Mr.Lee for his insight and patience with my driving. Whilst I have a driving license in another country, he made it very easy to understand the differences between the road rules and knew exactly what I would struggle with. Rather than teach the 'test answers' he made sure that I would be confident on the road - regardless of the situation. Passed first time.
    September 17, 2019Galway

    Thank you so much to Vas for helping me to pass my test! He is a fantastic teacher, so knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of lessons.
    May 5, 2021

    I just completed a 10 week GRETB bus drivers course. The course was managed and run by Advance Drive Galway . The course included ten two hour lessons. CPC training,first aid responders course and lifting and manual handling course. Advance Drive are a very professional organisation. There staff and management were very friendly, supportive and efficient in everything they did. My instructor for the 10 weeks was Vincent Jennings. He was an excellent tutor with great patience. He really prepared me for my test, which I passed on my first attempt. I would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone considering bus driving as a profession.
    April 25, 2023

    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

    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 6, 2023Galway

    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 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

    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

    Passed my driving test first time!! I wouldn’t have done it without advanced drive! My driving instructor Pat was fantastic. He was extremely patient with me and gave me very good advice. I also want to say a big thank you Emma. She was extremely helpful when booking and rescheduling appointments. Thank you very much!
    December 14, 2021Galway

    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

    Thanks to Noel, Lee and Martin for their instruction and preparing me to pass my rigid truck test. There method of instruction is excellent and I’d recommend them to anyone wishing to get their truck or bus license.
    July 12, 2023

    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

    Would highly recommend Advance Drive for the catagory D license, found the bus very smooth and easy to drive and the staff were very helpfull and friendly. Passed the test 1st time with their help.
    April 28, 2014Jonathan Linnane

    I passed my driving test (manual transmission) on my first attempt! Many thanks to my instructor, Declan—an excellent mentor who is highly professional and focused in all aspects. I couldn’t have done it without his help. A big thank you as well to Advance Drive! Zaldy
    February 7, 2025Galway

    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

    Great service and training! All the lads are easy going and are very thorough with the lessons. Sound bunch, pleasure to work with.
    July 24, 2023Galway

    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

    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

    I passed-my car test the first time thanks to dezzies help. His patience and informative lessons really helped me to learn qucikly and I would definitely recommend him for anyone hoping to pass their car test.
    April 30, 2014Shane Nugent

    Thanks to Dessie and gang at Advance for the lessons, passed EB on first attempt
    April 30, 2014mark carroll

    Advance drive Galway are the best of the best in terms of driving training. I have learned a lot and feel very confident with my driving skills after the training and passing my driving test. The entire team is very helpful and professional. I highly recommend Advance drive to everyone, you will not be disappointed 👍👍
    April 28, 2023

    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 artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
    May 12, 2022

    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 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

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

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

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

    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

    i cant say enough good things about advance drive all there staff are excellent i now have my rigid and artic licence and 3 types of fork lifts and safe pass and all instructors were top class they have a no nonsense approach they push you when needed for your own good to get you as good as possible for your test aoife is excellent at her job. , friendly and knows all the info you need straight off vincent was my instructor for the rigid and got me through first time tops class dessie was my instructor for the artic he doesnt miss a thing but thats good he got me trough first time deserves a medal thanks to gerry and philip for all the guidance and putting me on the right path this company is not all about talking money of you its about you getting through the test and i felt this from the first phone call many thanks to all involved best regards regis golding
    July 4, 2020galway and roscommon

    I would highly recommend advanced drive to anybody that wants lessons that will get you through the test first time! they are very helpful and highly trained. I would like to say a big thanks to Dezzie Barry who taught me the necessary skills to pass my test first time.
    April 30, 2014Ruadhán O Carroll

    Thanks to all at Advance for your help in training me and guiding me throughout the course, no stone was left unturned. I especially want to thank Anton, Lee and all the ladies for coordinating everything and arranging lessons at hours to suit.
    April 7, 2023Galway

    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

    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 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

    Just passed my test first time today! Pat was a great instructor, put me at ease from my first lesson and more importantly I went into my test calm and prepared. Big thanks also to all in the office also who helped me book some last minute pre-test lessons. I'll be recommending advance drive to anyone I know who's thinking of applying for the driving test.
    August 6, 2020Galway

    Passed my truck test with the help of instructor Martin from advance drive, my experience dealing with advance was excellent from Start to finish - Aoife and her team are some operators to get the lessons at short notice and test sorted, The lessons were even better calm learning environment with Martin simple and straight to the point we litterally done the test route in each lesson The craic was mighty throughout Thanks All 👍
    July 28, 2023Galway

    I found Philip, my instructor, to be very professional and helpful. As a result I passed my D license bus test first time and managed to get a great job within a week. Highly recommended.
    April 28, 2011john hanlon

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Just Passed my C1 driving Test today thanks to my instructor Dezzie. He was very patient and helpful during my C1 lessons. Thanks to His hard work I passed my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff in there. Shonagh
    November 24, 2020

    I've just passed my jeep and trailer test on the first attempt. Even after over 20 years of driving experience, I can say I'm a better driver now thanks to Noel and Dezzie's expert knowledge and tuition. Thanks also to Aoife for organizing the lessons and working around my schedule. I can highly recommend Advance Drive!
    February 16, 2023Galway

    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

    Thanks to all @ advancedrive, passed my C rigid test today, special thanks to Vincent our excellent instructor. Also thanks to Shane and Trevor excellent instructors on the reach and Counter-balance. All done as part of our training course run by the GRETB and ADVANCEDRIVE. Get on the road with advancedrive. Excellent training.
    August 8, 2020

    I want to thank Noel and Dezzie for helping me pass my CE test, I like the professional way how they treat the driving lesson.
    March 25, 2024Galway

    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

    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 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 would highly recommended Advance drive, Great service all round. Anton is a very good instructor. Thanks
    March 10, 2021Galway

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

    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 rigid and artic first time with advance drive, the staff were great can't recommend highly enough!
    August 12, 2021Galway

    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

    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

    Passed my car test under instruction of Adam. He has been a gentleman from start to finish. He was very understanding and extremely patient. Couldn’t have done it without him. A massive you to all the staff for their help since I’ve started my lessons Cian 23/02/22
    February 23, 2022Galway

    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 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

    Having resently passed my driving test for category "D" Bus Licence, I would just like to thank Advance Drive for all the tuition and instruction that I received in preparation for the driving test and also the bus case studies exam. Ronald was on the mark as usual for the possible case study questions that might come up on the day of the test and passing on all that knowledge. Thank you Ronald so much. As far as my bus driving skills needed to be brought up to a high standard in order for me to pass the test, I have Mike to thank for all his patience and professionalism. You got me to that level required to pass. Thank you for everything Mike. Thanks also to all the staff for all the planning of lessons and date fixtures. Thank you all so much. Advance Drive is a very professionally ran training school, with the very best instructors. Highly recommended.
    August 7, 202466 Dun Na Mara Drive Renmore Galway

    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

    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

    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

    I managed to pass both truck and bus with advance drive.Its such a well organised and friendly facility.All trainers and staff are very professional.They assist you as much as they can through whole process.I highly rate and recommend them for any of your training needs.
    August 19, 2020

    Thank you to Advance Drive, especially Noel, for his patience and expertise throughout the course. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to learn how to drive all vehicle types, especially an Artic Lorry. Best wishes
    November 18, 2024

    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 am really happy for passing my driving test. Of course i would not have a change passing without Martin my instructor. A massive thanks for this man. I never drove in my life and also never had experience in driving at all until I started my lessons at Advance Drive School. I remember how bad i was with my driving skills. I was scared and afraid of driving too. But Martin supported me from the start and gave his best to help me to improve my skills and my confidence. During my lessons i could learn so much and practice a lot. Every 2 hour lessons helped me to build my confidence and fix all my mistakes. I just wanted to say big thanks for Martin and for the whole team at the office. You all deserve the best, because you take care of us so well. Honestly, Advance Drive is a high level top school.
    July 18, 2022Galway

    I had Martin for my Rigid Truck lessons. He was calm and explained everything in a easy to understand manner. Some bad habits I had brought from driving were quickly pinpointed and fixed with some advice. He put me at ease from lesson 1 and his feedback after lessons was a great help. Thanks Martin and all at advance for your help.
    February 9, 2024Galway

    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

    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

    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

    I passed my driving test first time with the help of Vas who is an excellent instructor. He is very calm and encouraging! Perfect instructor for a nervous driver! Couldn't reccomend him enough! He goes above and beyond to facilitate his students!
    February 28, 2020Galway

    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 would like to thank everyone in Advance Drive, A special thanks to Lee for giving me lessons and preparing me to pass test and I would like to thank Mike as he gave me 1 lesson before the test. Thank you so much And I'll be back soon for Artic licence 😇😇
    October 22, 2024Galway

    Thanks Philip and Mike, Bus and CPC passed first time with your help. A good morning for you too as along with me you got a Car, LGV and the HGV passes in less than 2 hours. Keep up the good work.Mick.
    April 30, 2014Mick Walsh

    Passed my Jeep and Trailer test with my instructor Noel. From start to finish Noel was brilliant, clear instructions and very good knowledge of all aspects of driving with a trailer. I would like to thank Noel for all his time and hard work. Also the girls in the office were great and they kept in touch with me during the long wait for my test and always sent timely reminders of upcoming lessons. I will definitely be using Advance drive when I start my ridget truck license. Thanks again James Aherne
    February 17, 2022Galway

    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

    to all in advance drive i just passed my test in the ridget truck in roscommon and want to thank all in volved in getting me there from the class tutor james for hes passion and knowlage troughout the course great instructor thanks to shane and ollie for the help in getting us trough the forlift verry good instructors to gerry and aoife for keeping us all together thank you and all in the office to vincent my driving instructor he has a great way of getting you to do things the right way without putting you under pressure i felt relaxed at all times he is not afraid to tell you as it is but in a good way that does not take away your confidence hes top class i would recommend advance drive highly to anyone thinking of doing a driving course best regards to all REGIS GOLDING
    February 14, 2020roscommon

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