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 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

    I found the staff in Advance Drive extremely professional and helpful. I had Vincent for my first three lessons and he was excellent. I had Dessie for the remainder of my lessons, what an expert! He gave me so much encouragement right through, I am really very grateful to everyone in Advance Drive.
    February 7, 2020

    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

    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

    Advance were brilliant.. start to finish. special thanks to Lee! I would defo recommend!
    July 26, 2023

    Very professional company everything you need to do the course is provided from emails to phone calls the support you receive is top class the instructors are top of their field thanks Philip and staff for everything you done for me
    February 19, 2021Offaly

    I just want to say thanks to Philip for the lorry lessons and most importantly for his calming nature on the morning of my test. I would never have passed first time without your help. Looking forward to round two for the horsebox!! Many Thanks Aine
    April 30, 2014Aine

    Passed my artic test thanks to the excellent lessons from Noel and Dezzie. Both great instructors gave me great tips on passing the test first time. Highly recommend Advance Drive.
    May 18, 2023

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

    I can’t thank the team at Advance Drive enough for all the incredible support and guidance during my driving lessons. From the moment I started, I felt welcomed and truly cared for. A massive thank you to Mike, my driving instructor. His calm and encouraging approach made every lesson enjoyable, and his expertise gave me the confidence I needed to drive safely and independently. Mike’s patience and positive attitude made such a difference, and I always looked forward to our lessons together. Aoife, Ailbhe, and Gerry were all fantastic as well! Each of them brought something unique to the course, and their kindness and professionalism were evident from the start. It was clear that they genuinely want their students to succeed, and that made all the difference. I also want to express my gratitude to Ronald, the course tutor. His insights and supportive teaching style helped me feel prepared and confident for the road ahead. But it wasn’t just about the instructors—everyone who was part of the course with me was so supportive and friendly. It really felt like a community, and I will miss those weekly lessons with everyone. Heartfelt thanks to the entire Advance Drive team for making this experience so memorable. Wishing you all the very best in the future, and I’ll always look back on this with a smile! Nicola
    July 14, 2025Galway

    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

    Everything was explained and description of my mistakes were great and I was shown how to fix them ,this is how I passed my test thanks very much
    November 8, 2022

    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

    I recently passed my test thanks to Vas. He was so patient and really helped me to improve at every lesson. Would recommend him to anyone looking for a good instructor!
    January 24, 2019Galway

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

    Pat was such a patient kind and helpful instructor. He was very encouraging too which helped me alot. The girls in the office at the other end of the phone anytime I called couldn’t have been nicer or more helpful. Thanks to you all
    November 7, 2025Galway

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

    Finally passed my driving test yesterday. Could not recommend Advance Drive enough, my instructor Vas was incredibly patient and could always tell me exactly where I was going wrong and what I needed to do to fix it. He was so terrific and professional and told me exactly what I needed to do to get my license. Driving did not come naturally to me at all and I had absolutely no experience driving a car before starting lessons. Even so, I always felt comfortable and never worried that getting my license was unachievable, as the lessons were really tailored to what I needed. The Advance Drive team we’re always lovely to deal with if I ever had to call them for anything. Definitely will be recommending
    February 18, 2020Galway

    I have just passed my artic truck test with advance drive. I had Noel and Dessie as my instructors. Both were very experienced and had me very well prepared for the test. Their attention to detail is exceptional. Thanks again to everyone in advance drive who run a very professional service.
    March 14, 2024Galway

    I have passed both my Bus and Truck driving tests with Advance Drive. They are a very professional and helpful company with a talented team. I couldn't recommend Advance Drive highly enough.
    March 6, 2025

    very friendly helpful very encouraging and understanding . The instructors are excellent and easy to work with . Never felt under any pressure and loved every minute of the course highly recommend this company to anyone getting a driving licence and to my friends and relatives or anyone who's interested in doing a course
    June 15, 2021

    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

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

    Great company to deal with from start to finish! Office staff is friendly and easy to work with. I took lessons for car driving. My instructor was Declan. Declan was clear and easy to understand. He was most patient during my transition of many years of driving in the U.S. to Irish driving. Can't say enough great things about Declan and the whole team. Rates are very fair
    September 19, 2024Loughrea

    Thanks to Phillip for his great teaching skills , patience and all round tutor skills . passed the test first time with just a couple of lessons . would highly recommend him or any of the wounderfull team at advance.
    April 30, 2014matthew mc mahon

    Thanks very much to Advance for enabling me to pass my bus driving test, especially Noel for his expert advice and guidance over the course of the lessons. Many thanks!
    December 11, 2024

    I am delighted that I passed my category D1 mini-bus test today (18/02/16). A big thank you to Dezzie for his excellent tutoring. He had me thoroughly prepared, fully ready and confident for my test after 8 hour lessons. Thanks again.
    February 18, 2016Kevin Connolly

    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.
    April 26, 2021Galway

    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.

    Done category D coach licence with Lee from Advance Drive.Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.Thank You.
    February 13, 2019Galway

    Passed my truck test today what brilliant service and great bunch of people from gerry aoife Philip with the help they gave me but definitely Martin my instructor one of the best there is great team and great service will not fault them
    January 20, 2025Offaly

    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

    Vas from Advanced Drive was an amazing driving instructor. His patience and knowledge really helped me to pass my driving test and become confident in my driving. The ladies in the office made scheduling lessons very easy. I would highly recommend booking driving lessons with Advanced Drive.
    August 31, 2021Galway

    Passed my D1 test first time thanks for advance drive, all thanks to Philips tuition! He was calm, professional, patient and a great teacher! Made me feel at ease straight away and knocked all the bad habits out of me! Very flexible and willing to accommodate changing bookings at short notice. I have no bad reports for advance drive, I would highly recommend them. The best around! :-)
    April 30, 2014Fiona

    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.

    Today, at the age of 43, I at last passed my driving test; doing so, on my first attempt. After years of hesitancy, and a belief I wasn't capable of driving well, the skills, ability and professionalism exhibited by my driving instructor - Noel Nee, at all times ensured that I was more than capable and ready to achieve my full category B driving license. In no small way, it was the enthusiasm, patience, exacting dedication to excellence, humility, and his earnest sense of putting the learner first that allowed me advance with confidence to the position of executing my test, and further passing with a confidence I thought I did not own. Since my initial lesson with Noel, I was always greeted with optimism, calm, and a capacity to teach that at all times remained with me, and will, I believe, remain with me as I begin driving as a novice licensee. Again, since meeting Noel, I always felt listened to, treated as an equal, and spoken to in a manner that allowed me learn, returning each time with the knowledge I was growing in awareness, and further honing the skills necessary to become a competent driver. Here, his advice and willingness to go above and beyond in terms of ensuring I understood, while also instilling a belief I was more than capable, all indelibly paved the way to my passing the test in a successful manner. Today, therefore, it is without hesitation that I write this testimonial in the hope that Noel is somehow given the credit he richly deserves, and, from here, would gladly recommend him as an instructor to any and all, in particular those lacking the confidence in their own abilities. He remains an exceptionally good teacher exacting all those attributes required to allow those he tutors to excel as they should. In turn, I also wish to acknowledge the professionalism and understanding I was at all times met with by the staff at Advance Drive, in particular Aoife and Emma, who always met me with warmth, kindness, humour, and patience, in what has been an unprecedented and drawn out year. Undoubtedly, their ability to meet my needs financially allowed me to continue to progress with them, especially at times of financial stress. Again, their ability to show compassion and understanding proved worthy and invaluable, which is why i would have no hesitation recommending they as a professional body to any wishing to avail of lessons, where staff and instructors put the learner's need first. At a time in which the humanity or personal seems to be on the wain, the people at Advanced Drive remain a testament to what good companies are really all about - providing a service that ensures the customer is happy and further satisfied they chose to run with that company in the first place. My continued appreciation and best wishes to a company worth noting. Ted
    January 12, 2021Galway

    I passed my bus test yesterday, thanks to Noel. He was kind, professional and brought his great sense of humour to all of our lessons. Not having done a driving test for over 40 years, I was nervous when commencing the lessons, but Noel dispelled my doubts with his mix of constructive feedback, encouragement and his humorous outlook on life! Thanks again. Mike, Galway.
    March 10, 2026Galway

    Very helpful and knowledgeable instructors helped me passing my bus test and my cpc walkaroumd test instructors were very helpful and patient at all times i would highly recommend advance drive for lessons
    January 9, 2024Galway

    Thanks all in advance for your help with my bus licence great team and great service special thanks to Mike top instructor.
    October 29, 2021Galway

    Advance drive team very Professional team When I meet this team first I had nothing only only car licence and now have bus and rigid lorry licence all thanks to Advance team Where I do I start I first met Philip and Ailbhe in Althlone when I went for my bus licence very Professional at the job . I went for my Rigid Lorry license went to galway to do it I met rest of the team very Professional staff Aoife and Emma are on front desk when walk in door u are Greeted with a smile All driving Instructor very professional. Their is no mark to grade the advance drive team very Professional and always go above the job to make fell comfortable to get your licence.
    January 27, 2022Co Clare

    I passed my C rigid test first time with advance drive, it was an absolute pleasure through and through being taught by Dezzie. Thanks very much Advance👍👍
    May 1, 2024Galway

    Cant thank the whole team at advance drive enough after passing my bus test, especially Noel for sharing his knowledge hes top class great teacher THANK YOU!!
    January 26, 2022Galway

    Pat was fantastic, very patient and helpful, passed my test first time with absolutely no faults and examiner was so impressed with me he asked who I did my driving lessons with. Couldn’t recommend Pat more for anyone looking for driving lessons.
    May 20, 2025Salthill - Galway

    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 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 would recommend advance learning to anyone, I would especially be recommending Dezzie as an instructer as i passed first time with only getting three lessons. He was a fantastic instructor with a very calm and relaxed way of teaching. He made it easy to remember things and i flew threw my test.
    April 30, 2014Aishling Donnelly

    Could not speak highly enough of the team at Advance Drive. At extremely short notice Ailbhe and Philip were able to accommodate me and with 7 hours lessons I passed the Rigid Truck test first time around. Thanks a million guys really appreciate it!
    April 2, 2015

    I had Dezzie as my instructor and couldn't be any better... he covered every single point of the driving test!! he made me feel confident and I passed the test!! thank you for everything guys!! 🙏🙌
    July 10, 2020

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

    I found my instruction from Advance Drive to be top class, when my test date came around they really accommodated me with the tuition I needed, I felt well prepared on the day of my test which I passed with flying colours. I would highly recommend Advance Drive as their instructors are all so knowledgeable and helpful and guided me every step of the way.
    November 7, 2025

    Amazing training, very knowledgeable and professional trainers. Constructive feedback was always provided. I would recommend Advance Drive to everyone.
    February 18, 2022Galway

    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

    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

    Colm was the best instructor I could have asked for! He was calm, patient, very friendly and has consistently provided constructive feedback that enabled me to correct mistakes without feeling discouraged. The advice I received will serve me throughout my driving career and beyond. Thanks to him, I passed my exam on the first attempt today! Couldn't recommend Colm enough, I wish everyone an instructor like him!!
    January 6, 2026

    Got my C1 and my full D license first time round so far with Advance Drive in the space of about 4months. Cannot recommend Advance and Dezzie enough. Brilliant guidance and instruction. Great value for money.
    October 22, 2015

    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,

    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

    Thank you to Advance Drive for helping me pass my Trailer Test. Martin was a fantastic Instructor and I would highly recommend anyone applying for a Trailer License to go to Advance Drive to get lessons. The lessons made sure I was ready and confident to pass my test. The professionalism shown by but both Martin and Lee was second to none.
    April 1, 2025Galway

    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

    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

    Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
    April 28, 2014Nicola O'Malley

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

    Passed my category B test on the first go. My instructor was Vas, real nice person, helpful, encouraging and patiently advises. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for lessons.
    May 10, 2021Knocknacarra, Galway

    I Passed my Rigid Driving test the first time on the 29-11-16, Thanks to the excellent Team of Advance Drive Galway, Great tuition, First class! Highly recommended.
    December 1, 2016Castlebar

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

    I 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

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

    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

    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

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

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

    Just passed my C+E exam thanks to my instructor Dezzie. Thank you for your hard work and patiance during our lessonss. I strongly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thanks to all Very helpfull Staff members and instructors. Kind regards Piotr Kucharski
    November 6, 2020

    Advance Drive was a great option to complete my EDT in the way to obtain the Irish driving license. Very responsive and proffesionals, Emma and Aoife were great in supporting the classes scheduling and booking the car for the day of the test. For me it was very valuable the offered service to book the same car to take the exam. My instructor Pat was brilliant and patient in guiding me in the introduction to Ireland's driving rules and correcting me some bad driving habits!. He gave me very good tips, that I took, and I am very happy to have passed the driving test today!
    August 23, 2021GORT

    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

    The in-house staff at advanced drive are very helpful, friendly and went out of their way to help me with any queries I had. Even if they did not have the answer at hand, they made sure to phone me back with the answer. It is a very professional and welcoming environment and despite the course being 3 months, it felt like 3 weeks. My instructor, Gerry Burke was a fantastic instructor. He was friendly, banterful yet firm and professional. We worked on the practical aspects of the bus course rigorously all while smiling and joking, and this ultimately made the test itself a breeze.
    June 2, 2022Galway

    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

    A massive big thanks to “Advance Drive” for assisting me with passing my “Artic Truck Test “ Couldn’t recommend this company Highly enough, The instructor I had was “Dessie ” A top guy who was very calm professional and encouraging at all times ,Tkns guys 👍
    October 31, 2025Galway

    Thanks to Pat and Carla in Advance Drive for helping me through my lessons and for all their support throughout. .Passed my driving test thanks to their support and would highly recommend AdvanceDrive
    October 16, 2025Knocknacarra

    To Anton my Bus driver instructor i cant praise him enough to bring me from driving nothing bigger than a van to teaching me how to drive a 40 seater coach and helping me pass my driving test plus my cpc test .I would reccommend Anton to any driver wanting to learn to drive a Bus. Thanks Anton
    February 7, 2020

    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

    An excellent experience throughout, from Aoife in the front office, keeping taps on the paperwork to Noel on the driving lessons and Ronnie with the CPC Modules, every staff member was professional, knowledgeable and dealt with every complication with ease. The instructors have decades worth of real world experience which often added that invaluable extra level of knowledge that the text books just don’t contain.
    May 20, 2025Galway

    Hey just want to say I would highly recommend Advance Drive.I passed my car test for the first time on 15/11/2013. Dezzie was my instructor and he was brilliant, the main reason that I passed. I would like to give a huge thanks to everyone involved as I found Advance Drive to be very efficient and great to deal with. Thanks again.
    April 30, 2014Maria Louise Lyne

    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

    Super thankful to the whole team at Advance drive for all their help from start to finish. The girls in the office, Aoife and Carla were so helpful and accommodating trying to get times and dates that suited me each week. And a massive thank you to Corey was the most patient and supportive instructor. Without him I wouldn’t have passed on the first attempt, his calm and friendly attitude instantly put me at ease! Thank you!
    December 12, 2024Galway

    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

    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

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

    Many thanks to Lee who was very professional in how he went about his instructions. I wouldn't off passed with his meticulous and thorough guidance. Thanks again Emmet.
    July 26, 2024

    I cannot reccomend Advance Drive enough for new drivers! After failing the test three times with other instructors I had lost all confidence in my driving abilities. And became a very nervous driver. I then went to Advance Drive where Noel became my new instructor. Noel changed my whole perspective on driving and the nerves went away. He's so patient and understanding and I found the lessons to be fun and enjoyable in comparison to other driving schools in Galway. 10/10 for Noel & Advanced drive, could not reccomend enough! Definitely the reason for me passing my test!
    September 4, 2020Galway

    Just a quick note of thanks to advance drive for helping me complete my artic training. I cannot recommend the company highly enough my instructor was Lee and he was very professional and thorough through out my training and gently pushed me to my Limited in order to get it across the line. Galway is a busy city and I was not familiar wit it but with the help of Lee all went well. The company's communication is also top class and with prompt reminders for upcoming lessons I found it let's the training flow with nothing to worry about I have to thank Aoife for this. Also big thanks to Gerry for getting it off d ground. 5 star company Many thanks Tony
    April 30, 2025Co clare

    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 would like to thank all at advance drive for your time and support in helping me pass my Rigid Truck licence. I couldn’t recommend Philip and his team highly enough they go above and beyond for their students. I will definitely return in future. Thanks again guys
    May 11, 2022

    Passed my Category B driving test today. A massive thank you to my instructor Noel and everyone at Advance Drive for their help along the way in making me a more competent driver. Noel is very encouraging and knows exactly what is necessary to pass your test first time. Highly recommend.
    May 5, 2021Westside, Galway

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

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

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

    Ive just passed my hgv rigid driving test through advance drive, big thanks to anton for all his help,i would highly recommend advance drive.
    March 16, 2022Shannon harbour

    Want to thank Dezzie for teaching me and getting me to pass my driving test first time in Galway,Great instructor,easy learning :) MC
    April 28, 2014Michelle

    Passed my test thanks to all the people in Advance Drive . Very much owe it to all the team of professionals over in Advance Drive. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to gain theyre licence!
    August 7, 2020

    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

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