Training

Congratulations! By finding this website you are on the right road to Learning how to drive & passing your driving test in Galway. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking for a pre test course of lessons for your driving test in Galway. Advance Drive is the driving school for you, We will help you pass your driving test first time. Take a moment to read our customer Testimonials.

Advance Drive is Galway’s largest and most successful driving school with a pass rate second to none. The Advance Drive office was originally based in Salthill, but now has its main office in our state of the art transport training centre located in Ballybane Galway. We are 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 driver 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 run weekly Driver CPC Training courses, Manual Handling courses, Digital Tachograph Training and provide information on ADR Driver Hazchem Training courses for professional drivers in Galway, Mayo and Westmeath.

Driver recruitment is another service offered to recently qualified and experienced drivers. We work with transport companies to place newly qualified drivers. Some commercial clients of Advance Drive include; The Department of Social Protection & Employment Services, Intreo, ETB’s Nationwide, 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’ & again in 2014, 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 correct information and professional training from the start helps drivers to become safer, more competent drivers thus minimising risk 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 and guidance you need along the way.

For more information contact a member of our team on 091 524689 or email info@advancedrive.com



Testimonials

  • I would like to say a big thank you to all at Advance Drive for helping me pass my class C driving test. Always professional and courteous. For all you aspiring truck and bus drivers out there I would definitely recommend Advance Drive so mush so I can't wait to do my artic training with them as soon as I get my provisional license. And finally a big thank you to my instructor Dezzie who's cool and professional manner during my lessons helped to put me at ease, fair play to him he only had to step on that emergency break a few times, again a big thank you to all, stay safe and hopefully see you soon for the next stage.
    August 12, 2020Galway

    Recently completed my C class Rigid truck licence with advance drive , My instructor Lee was great , he was clear ,consise and always provided constructive feedback to improve progress and keep improving my driving standard . The staff in the office were great aswell and very accommodating. Thanks to Aoife and Emma . I would highly recommend advance drive and Im planning to progress and get my D licence along with my Ce in the comming months with advance drive .
    December 7, 2020Galway

    Would like to thank everyone at advance drive for helping me get my artic licence.top class team and would highly recommend them to people in the future.Anton is a really good instructor great man👍.thanks for everything.James Jnr hughes
    January 27, 2022Athlone

    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

    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

    What are you waiting for, without delay get onto www.advancedrive.com right now or phone 091 524 689 or even email them at info@advancedrive.com - to get on the right road for a career in driving, all sorts of vehicles small, large, gigantic, forklift etc. If you want to learn how to drive safely go to them now you'll be glad you did! Pictured here Advance Drive's famous "Vinnie" professional trainer for truck bus cpc etc. There's nothing Vinnie doesn't know about safe professional driving and he has a mighty humour too, makes each lesson fun with suitable stories and driving tips to help you on the road, and Vinnie is only one of the many instructors at Advance Drive, all in all a mighty team at Advance Drive, the girls in the office work hard to assist as well, they understand the transport profession and will do all they can to help you. Good luck going forward, mind yourself on the road now, Johnnie T.
    February 7, 2022County Crusheen

    Passed my truck test first time after 6 lessons with Phil. Brillant tutor and very friendly. Two hour lesson really make a difference, would highly recommend them. Cheers Phil!!
    April 28, 2014Ger Dolan

    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

    Passed my D1 (minibus) driving test today after five hours of tuition with Dessie - a great teacher with a relaxed, professional approach which works well. I would recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to pass a driving test first time - they know their stuff, they have all sorts of vehicles available and they run a professional operation.
    April 30, 2014Rory

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

    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

    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

    Switched to Advance Drive from another instructor after I failed my test. Had lessons with Dezzie and passed it the next time! Really nice relaxed instructor!
    April 28, 2014Maria Wilson

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

    i found advance to be very knowledgable on what it takes to pass test first time as i successfully did, for someone who did not drive on a daily basis, which is a credit to advance as they kept on my toes right up until test day. i would gladly recommend advance drive to anyboy seeking any licence
    April 30, 2014kenneth hynes

    I passed the C1 test first time thanks to advance drive. Philip has a remarkable knowledge of all things related to the driving test and he did everything in his power to help me pass first time.
    April 28, 2014Darragh Kirwan

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

    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

    Passed my cpc and rigid test first go thanks a million Denis (driving instructor) and Ronald (cpc training) great training given by both.
    June 2, 2022Galway

    As an experienced driver with over 10 years experience in the US, I thought driving lessons were going to be a total waste of time. However, my experience working with Alan was nothing short of fantastic! Alan showed himself to be well-suited to teaching/instructive environments and tasks as he made lessons fun, engaging, and demonstrated a high degree of competence in both correcting bad habits of mine and even teaching me some new things without me becoming anxious or frustrated. Additionally, Advance Drive itself was incredibly accommodating with it's selection of dates and times suitable for a working professional such as myself. After passing the test on my first try with minimal issue, I cannot recommend them enough. 10 out of 10!
    July 27, 2026Galway

    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

    Passed my Artic Driving Test All Thanks To The Team Par Excellence At Advance Drive ,Their Professionalism ,Patience ,Communication, Consideration and Knowledge is Exemplary .Thanks Again And Continued Success In The Future To All At Advance Drive .
    January 16, 2016Galway

    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 would highly recommend Advance Drive. I passed my Jeep and trailer test first time thanks to great lessons from Philip. Will be back for truck and bus lessons!
    April 30, 2014David Irwim

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

    Am very happy with the instructor Martin and all Advance drive team...I passed my test today...Highly recommended...
    February 2, 2024Galway

    Noel was patient and prudent. He instructed me well. I was low on confidence when it came to driving, but within the first few classes, I was comfortable enough with him to overcome that fear. I highly recommend him as an instructor because he starts from the basics and covers all the necessary detail to become a good driver.
    January 5, 2021Galway

    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

    My heart is filled with joy,first of all a big thanks to all the team at Advance drive training centre you guys are brilliant,not forgetting the three lads Martin,Corey and Lee thanks a million lads and all the best
    May 23, 2025Galway

    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

    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

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

    Passed my BE test first time after lessons with Noel. In space of a few lessons. I went from never having towed a trailer to being confident towing.
    February 3, 2022

    (17/04/14) Looked at a number of other driving schools before choosing Advance Drive. I'm glad I went with my 'gut instinct' & chose this one. Philip did a great job of teaching me. I felt relaxed with him & learnt something at every lesson. He's patient, very astute (misses nothing!) a good communicator and great instructor. Managed to pass my driving test first time. I'm 'over the moon!' I would certainly recommend Advance Drive to anyone in the process of choosing a driving school. Thanks to Philip, Ailbhe & all at Advance Drive.
    April 28, 2014Allison Barry

    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

    A great experience overall doing lessons with advance drive, from booking and scheduling lessons with the ever helpful Aoife in the office to the lessons themselves with the instructor (shane) He was a great help in preparing me for the test and was always able to answer any questions regarding the test itself. When it came to the test I knew every route likely to be tested on and was confident of passing from the get go. Would highly recommend advance drive for anyone looking to get the C1 license
    October 17, 2019Galway

    Passed my Category D Bus Test today at my first attempt. Would not have been possible without Gerry's tuition. His knowledge and tips were on the money for the test. He has a relaxed way of instructing which makes you confident when driving. The whole package from Advance Drive has to be commended. Office staff very helpful with booking lessons etc... I would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone who is contemplating Bus Driving Lessons. Thanks again Gerry.
    April 5, 2022Galway

    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

    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

    I would like to thank everybody at advance drive for all their help they gave me in helping me pass my artic test couldn't have done it without ye especially Anton for all his hard work and patience he is brilliant in what he does I can't thank him enough thanks so much and I would recommend advance drive to anybody
    February 26, 2025Offaly

    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

    Brilliant service from the girls in office Emma and Aoife to instructors very professional set up. Instructors Anton and Noel were very knowledgeable and easily explained the process of testing. Thanks to them i passed my Category C rigid first time. A brilliant service from start to finish. Would highly recommend the service if going for your test.
    May 5, 2021Galway

    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

    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

    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

    Huge thanks to Advance Drive and especially Martin for the brilliant and professional training provided. Would highly recommend to anyone that needs tuition!
    November 5, 2024

    Noel was excellent, very professional and thorough with all aspects or my lessons and training. The whole process from booking my 1st lesson to passing my test was a very positive experience with Advance drive. A credit to all involved.
    February 8, 2024Galway

    Huge Thanks To Advance Drive Just Passed My Bus Test...Cannot Thank Enough My Instructor Dezzie For All His Helpful Tips & Tricks And Many Thanks To Aoife, Ailbhe and Obviously Boss Philip Who Took Me Out For The Test Made Me Confident To Do It Which I Did 😁😁😁
    March 18, 2021Loughrea, Galway

    Thank you advance drive. From Aoife in the office who helped setting up a schedule of dates and appointments that worked for me to my driving instructor Martin who was simply brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful from start to finish. I can't recommend these people highly enough. Thanks again.
    May 15, 2025Galway

    With the expert help of Philip at Advance Drive I managed to pass both my C and D licences 1st time! I found Philip excellent and his patience unending. I would highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons
    April 28, 2014Diarmuid

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

    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 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

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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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

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

    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

    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 was very happy with everybody Vincent the instructor today everyone I met in this journey thank you ever so much I wouldn't have done it without you all I'm really happy with all the outcome of advance drive.
    September 28, 2023Castlebar

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

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

    Michael and Philip are a super team. You get experience mixed with youth and all angles covered. They were always on time for lessons and know the routes involved in the test in great detail. I passed my bus test thanks to their support and encouragement. Strongly recommend them.
    April 28, 2014Kieran Skerritt

    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,

    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

    Lee is an absolutely amazing instructor for bus driving, is all I can say!! Honestly the soundest man with the patience of a saint (which was always needed here😂). Very highly recommended and If you are considering learning Lee is your man!! Jim Daly
    August 26, 2020Galway

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

    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

    You can't go wrong with Choosing Advance Drive The entire Team are so helpful and will do their best to get you where you need to go. I recently passed my Artic Licence first go and it's all thanks to Noel my instructor he is incredibly patent and will explain everything in great detail and knows excatly how to guide ya through the process and he is also great craic most fun I had while learning also he has a great way of making it feel so chill and relax. If you are considering a company for HGV licence you won't find much better. Thanks again Noel and all the team in Advance
    April 20, 2023Galway

    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

    Passed my bus test today so a big thank you to all at advance drive for your patience and expertise,everyone there so helpful and friendly!
    July 6, 2023Galway

    I can't recommend Advance highly enough. Vincent, as well as Mike and Noel, taught me how to drive a bus with complete confidence from scratch. After the second lesson, Vincent's calmness and patience took away any fears I had, and gave me the confidence to know I could do this. He believed in me from the start and I am so, so grateful to him. I have to also commend the office staff for their efficiency, support and all the timely reminders! 100% recommended 👌
    September 24, 2026Galway

    A big thank you to all at Advance Drive and a Special thanks to Noel my instructor great support throughout my lessons on his patience and advice in getting me my category c licence. Thanks again and best wishes to you all.
    November 15, 2023Galway

    A highly competent, friendly and experienced instructor, Noel has a great way to make one feel relaxed while developing and guiding one through the complex challenges of driving the bus around Galway's narrow and often dangerous road infrastructure [Ballybane, Castlepark, Doughiska]. Thank you Noel!
    March 2, 2026Galway

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

    Was a wonderful experience, thank for helping me pass , I highly recommend 👌🏾 Appreciate ❤️
    April 11, 2024ORANMORE

    Passed my D coach license test. After great tuition from several trainers at Advance drive. All the staff were very helpful and swiftly organised a retest for me when I was initially unsuccessful. Thank you guys.
    June 28, 2023Galway

    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

    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

    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 just passed my BE test today on the first attempt. Many thanks to Máirtín & Noel for all the tips. They prepared me well for all the scenarios I encountered. Having not sat a driving test for 20+ years they prepared me well and ultimately gave me important guidance on safe driving. Thanks Lads and the whole team.
    May 22, 2026Galway

    I can not recommend enough the service provided by advance drive galway. The whole way through. Every member of the team went out of their way to make things as easy as possible . My driving instructor was Lee, he was excellent. Trying to teach an old dog new tricks cant be easy.. But he did it. Thanks so much to all at advance drive. John Cave
    January 25, 2021Galway

    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

    Thanks to all the advance team. Passed my Cat D bus test today. Dezzie and Gerry had me more than prepared and left me very confident going into my test.Many thanks also to Aoife and Emma for adapting to all my constant changes. Ye were all a joy to work with. Thanks again ! Sean
    March 16, 2022Galway

    I had Dezzie who instructed me through my Bus licence as well as my jeep and trailer licence. He was an excellent instructor who made learning as easy as possible. The company is professional and dependent and I would totally recommend using their services. Thank you.
    February 4, 2020

    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 28, 2023Galway

    Passed my test, friendly & well worth the money.
    April 30, 2014Pat

    Huge thanks to Advance Drive, and especially to my instructor Declan, for helping me become a more confident and capable driver. Declan helped me understand that great driving isn't just about operating a car, but about doing it correctly, safely, and responsibly.
    April 30, 2025Galway

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

    Professional people. Lovely to work with them. They have patience and they teach you everything. I would always recomand them.
    December 20, 2021Galway

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Passed my rigid truck test Tuesday, big thanks to advance drive and Philip, And my instructor Anton
    May 11, 2022Athlone

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

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

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