Thanks to advance drive and team for the wonderful support throughout my driver training. Can’t recommend them enough. My instructor Dezzie was top class and I have him thank for passing my test first time.
February 14, 2022Galway

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

I got my jeep and trailer licence with Dezzie first go and couldn't be happier. He was very patient with me as I had no experience starting off and made sure I was confident and ready to pass when it came to my test. Service was second to none from start to finish and would like to thank Advance, from the girls in the office, to Dezzie the instructor for everything. I will be recommending ye to anyone going for their licence.
January 23, 2024

After failing the test twice, I changed companies. I passed today with a clean sheet after lessons with Dezzie. He quickly helped me get rid of any bad habits and made sure I was confident myself before doing the test. I would recommend Dezzie to anyone who is applying for their test.
April 30, 2014Niamh

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 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

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

Just completed my rigid truck test with Advance Drive this week and what a great experience I had not just passing the test but the learning experiences I got , I wish to thank all the staff at advance drive from the office staff to the instructors ,all of you have to be commended on your professionalism and your approach to teaching , learning and instructing at Advanced Drive.I have to say a big thank you to my right hand man even though he was sitting on the left hand side ,PJ Dunne.I can only describe his instruction as exceptional,a true gent that makes you feel confident in driving .along with all at advanced drive there is an overall infectious enthusiasm for learning and I thank you for that. May I wish all at Advance Drive the best for the future,I have no hesitation in highly recommending Advance Drive for all your instructional needs from car,truck bus and artic best wishes and many thanks again Eugene Flynn
October 10, 2022tuam, co. galway

All at advance Passed my c rigid license with the help and guidance from advance, especially anton who was professional and patient in getting my best to come through on the day of my test, so a big thank you anton!!! Also to dessie on the day of the test, helped alot to ease my nervousness "thanks dessie" Would highly recommend advance drive for the professionalism and guidance from front of house through to the instructors. Thanks again to all at advance.
July 20, 2020Galway

(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 had Vas as my driving instructor and could not have asked for a better experience. He was so patient and informative, I felt he prepared me extremely well for my test! I passed my test on the first try! I would highly recommend him to anyone!
September 9, 2020Galway

Brilliant company to deal with. Very professional in every way. Anton made sure we had the test route nailed down.
March 31, 2023Athlone

Thanking the team, especially Dessie who is a great instructor. Very happy to have passed CPC and driving licence today. Dessie was very calm and encouraging, taking great care boost my confidence. Thanks. Paul D
October 24, 2024Loughrea

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

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

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

Passed my driving test today thanks to Pat's help and guidance. He really helped me to improve my driving and feel confident going for my test. Would certainly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Thanks again!
March 4, 2022

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

I would highly recommend advance drive for artic lessons noel is a brilliant instructor passed test with a clear sheet .Thanks everyone in advance drive
April 5, 2023

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

Martin is a great instructor took his time explained stuff clearly made me think i was going to pass from the 1st lesson And I did can't thank advance and Martin enough would recommend 1000%
October 17, 2024Galway

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

Passed Rigid Test first time thanks to Lee a very patient man and a great teacher. A top class service all round within Advance from the Admin right up to the Instructors will go above and beyond to help you out and you cant ask for much more a top class outfit.
January 20, 2023Galway

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

Just passed my bus test and the help and experience I got from noel and Mike was invaluable. I would highly recommend advance drive to anyone looking to get or upgrade their driving licence
February 1, 2024Galway

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

Thanks to Dezzie and Noel for their excellent instruction, which assisted me greatly in passing the Artic Truck test.
March 29, 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

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

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

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

Passed my driving test after few hours with Vas from Advance drive. He is absolutely amazing! So much patience and understanding! Due to covid, my learning lasted 2 years, I changed 4 different instructors from different driving schools. Vas made it all possible, I wouldn't be driving without him! School is great too, every contact to book lessons and make payment was easy and straight forward. They sent all materials on email. Very helpful and friendly! Thank you all ❤️
September 15, 2022Galway Westside

Today I passed my Bus Driving test first time. Huge thanks to all in Advance Drive including staff, Tutors, Instructors and Management who are very professional and very experienced in their own fields. I would have no hesitation in recommending this company for any of the training courses that they offer.
July 6, 2023County Clare

Was very worried about the process of getting a Rigid license and going through the process of CPC's, well I feel silly now! The whole team at Advance Drive made everything so simple! They explained everything to me and helped me to pass everything with flying colours. A special thanks to Mike who was my partner in crime and calmed me down the day of my test, you taught me well on our adventures together! Thank you to everyone at Advance Drive!!!!
February 14, 2022Galway

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

I can't recommend Advance Drive any higher, great staff and a great place to learn how to drive. I done the bus driver course and had Dezzie as my instructor, I both learned and enjoyed my time with Dezzie. If you are thinking of learning to drive a bus, truck or car then this is the place for you.
February 5, 2020Galway

Delighted with the work Martin (my driving instructor) put in to help me pass the driving test the first time . Am very grateful to how easy and comprehensive the driving instructors made the lessons.
July 10, 2023

I was Delighted to pass my Category D Bus test on my first attempt yesterday Thanks to all the guys at Advance Drive, they are a very professional set up and I couldn’t recommend them enough . I have to give a special mention to Gerry who was my instructor, Gerry is a professional who knows his job inside out and gives great confidence and self belief, he is also good fun and gives a relaxed feel to the whole experience, I think I will be hearing “Mind that tail swing and mirror mirror” in my sleep for the next ten years! Thanks also to Aoife, Alilbhe and Emma in the office who were always very helpful when I was looking for any information. Overall I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to learn to drive or add a new category to their license.
March 3, 2022Galway

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

I don't see any negative testimonials on the web page which confirms my view of this company. Knowledgeable, capable, friendly and patient to name a few of all the positive teaching attributes my instructor had. The company was recommended to me and I will have no hesitation in recommending them. Passed EB licence test in Galway.
April 30, 2014Paul Connery

I would highly recommend advance drive in galway. Passed my trailer test first go thanks to excellent tutoring.
April 28, 2014Michael king

Instructor was very help and all was very good and went very good for me
November 6, 2024Roscommon

Many thanks to all at Advance Drive and GRETB for all their professionalism and patience in helping me achieve my D1 licence. The instructors are exemplary and I want to thank Dezzie and Noel especially The team from the girls doing appointments, instructors, Gerry, Ronald etc and all at GRETB have been friendly and efficient. Excellent team, thanks again
November 26, 2024Galway

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

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

Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
April 30, 2014Eoin Molloy

A massive thanks to Advance Drive for the brilliant service, especially to Lee for being an extremely patient and efficient instructor. Thank you for helping me develop and improve my driving skills, which allowed me to pass my bus test on my first attempt, and for squeezing me in for early morning lessons. Lee is a good instructor who is brilliant at instilling confidence in all areas of driving. He always gives constructive feedback throughout the lessons. I cannot recommend Lee enough for learner drivers of different levels of ability and confidence. He is an incredibly supportive mentor for anyone who wants to learn.
October 29, 2024Knocknacarra

Thanks very much to pat in Advance Drive for helping me pass my bus test, a very nice helpful Gentleman.
May 30, 2024Tuam

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

Thanks very much to Martin for his expertise and patience in helping me pass the BE test. I was very happy with Advance Drive and would thoroughly recommend them. A five star service!
September 19, 2024Galway

I completed my EDT lessons with Pat in Salthill. Pat was so incredibly patient with me. He never rushed me, always remained calm, and this, all in all, really helped to build my confidence. Couldn't have passed without him!
January 3, 2024Galway

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.

a lot of thank to advance drive , I pass D license fort first time today with best teacher LEE. thank so much LEE you are the best, I can highly recomand advance drive for anyone thinking of doing bus training , once again thank to Philip , Gerry all the staff
February 5, 2020galway

I had a very pleasant experience while having Bus Lessons with Advance Drive.Noel my instructor put me at ease very quickly and Aoife in the office was more than helpful an then I passed my test First Time.
July 18, 2022Galway

Passed artic today. A big thanks to Noel and Lee for all their advice and preparing me for the test. Very professional and really know their stuff. If ya take their advice you can’t go wrong. Passed 1st go. Also the girls in the office for accommodating lessons when I got test date. Very well run business and very easy to get on with and learn from. Thanks a million 😊
October 31, 2023

I would like to take this opportunity to thank philip, for all his sound advice and his top marks in helping me pass my d licence bus test , would highly recommend this company as I passed my test today on first attempt, was more than happy with the service I received from advance driving school , absolutely brI liana work philip once again thank you so much ,,,,, kind regards Ciaran kenny
February 16, 2015galway/dublin

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

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

Would highly recommend Noel in Advanced Drive, he is an excellent instructor and was patient and dedicated throughout the whole process! Many thanks again to Noel and all in Advanced Drive.
September 7, 2020Galway

Just passed my bus driving test today, I am absolutely over the moon. A big thank you to everyone at Advance Drive for all you help in particular my instructor, Vincent, very patient, knows how you keep you calm and can talk you through any situation, couldn't have done it without you. Thank you again. Xx
February 16, 2021Killucan

Advanced Drive were fantastic,I passed my driving test first time thanks to Mike. Great friendly service, great tips and value for money what more could you ask for!
April 28, 2014Claire O'Toole

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

I would like to say thank you to advance drive for a wonderful course they provide . Most of all, I would like to say a huge thank you to Anton my instructor. He never lost fate in me... Thanks Anton for making my dreams come true.
February 23, 2022

Can't recommend these people highly enough. Passed my Mini Bus driving test first time. Big thank you to Mike for his patience and excellent guidance. Thanks also to Philip, Gerry, Ailbhe, Aoife, Carla and all those who organised everything and everyone with military precision.
September 30, 2024Galway

A huge thanks to advance drive, i pass my CPC, ADR with the best teacher's also I passed the rigid & artic driving test with no problem, thanks to my instructor's LEE and VINCENT
January 30, 2019Tuam

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

Thanks for helping me pass jeep and trailer test on first attempt special mention to Lee for the lessons and help/advice on booking test,to Aoife in the office for promptly returning calls and changing bookings and finally Noel for the pre test spin. Thanks guys would highly recommend ye to anyone looking for lessons
September 5, 2023Galway

Passed my CE driving test, Dezzie was my Driving Instructor. Dezzie was very patient and extremely helpful. The two hour lessons were very informative. Advance Drive Galway is the only place to go if you want driving lessons in the Galway region. I would like to say thanks to all the staff. Regards Joseph
November 9, 2020

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

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

Thanks so much to Adriana for helping me to pass my test last month. So professional, supportive and accommodating, could not recommend her enough! A lovely person and brilliant instructor.
November 10, 2021Galway

Passed my artic lorry test today so happy! Want to say a huge thanks to Philip for all his patience and confidence boosters especially today! Really appreciate it! Happy trucking... Highly recommend them to anybody!
April 28, 2014Ciara Fallon

Advance drive are a great company, highly recommend. Every aspect of their service is flawless from start to finish, office staff extremely helpful and great at what they do. Instructors are second to none, I have previously passed the rigid truck with them and passed my CE artic today. Dezzie is a brilliant instructor. Thanks for everything lads.
December 2, 2020Galway

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

Thank you to all in Advance Drive. A very professional and organised company. A special thank you to Lee ,Dezzie and Noel for their dedication and expertise. Also thanks to Gerry and the girls who sent out the appointments and reminders. Also to Ronald and the GRETB tutors thanks again. Really enjoyed Ronald’s classes and the groups interaction. Aidan
November 26, 2024Clifden

Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
March 26, 2019

Completed my C licence with advanced drive, passed first time. Huge thanks to Vincent, Philip and the rest of the crew! Great company, highly recommended.
May 5, 2021Galway

Thanks to all at advance especially the ladies at the desk they are very friendly and accommodating when it comes to organising lessons and PJ for all his training which helped me sail my c licence test the mans a legend.
September 8, 2022Galway

I would highly recommend advance drive. I done the rigid, artic, and the bus with the lads and flew thru all the tests with there help. Between the good gear that they have and the great instructors it's no wonder they have a high pass rate!
April 28, 2014Tom

Thank’s so much to Noel for the highly professional driving instruction. He set me at ease right from the very first lesson and thankfully I passed my driving test the first time. I would highly recommend using Advance Driving School Galway
January 12, 2021Westside Galway

great driving school, I highly recommend Advance drive. I passed my driving test cat C first time. Dezzie was my instructor very well trained and patient .. Thank you guys.. looking forward to do my artic lessons..
February 9, 2015Galway

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

Thanks to everyone at Advance for your help in training me on the Rigid course, Lee and Anton went above and beyond to give me the confidence to pass the driving test. Also thank you Trevor and Frank for training me on the forklift , would highly recommend
May 8, 2023Galway

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 the bus test today thanks to the professionalism of the Advance Drive instructors, Pat for the first 5 lessons and Lee for the final lesson and his tips just before the test. Your help is greatly appreciated and would recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking for lessons.
July 31, 2023

Great company and great instructors to train with, would highly recommend.
November 8, 2022athlone

I passed my C1 and D1 in the same week. I would highly recommend Advance drive. Philip was very calm and professional. I felt like I had been driving for years and not 10hours!
April 30, 2014Sarah Davoren

A big thank you to Vincent for all his Patience and very effective way of reinforcing good habits, a great talent of pushing just hard enough to prepare me for the test and helping me become a better road user. Thanks Aoife and all in the office for scheduling and rescheduling with plenty of reminders making it easy to plan and attend each appointment. All in all a very professional service. I highly recommend Advance Drive ! Thanks Again !
November 26, 2021

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

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

once again i have to complement all at advance drive ive just passed my bus test and got no marks this is down to dessie my instructor he went trough every little detail fully over and over again he is calm but misses nothing and is able to push you to your best he is a true professional this is my second time with dessie he got me trough the artic as well i will highly recomend advance drive to anyone thinking of doing driving lessons they take you on board as an individual and work with your needs to get you through regis golding
July 13, 2020galway

I would recommend Advance Drive. I felt confident and well prepared for my C1 test, which I passed first time thanks to Dezzie's very clear and professional tutelage.
April 30, 2014Rob

I passed my artic test first time with advance drive, I done all my lessons Anton and had Dezzie for my pre test lesson, couldn’t recommend them enough, very helpful with time slots to suit me, very good instructors, overall I am very pleased with the service, thanks again lads!
August 23, 2021Clare

I passed my Artic test (CE Category) on first attempt this week. My main instructor Noel and partly Dezzie were very knowledgeable, calm and understanding. The staff in the office do an amazing job of putting everything in place for the whole team, mainly Aoife is a star at what she does. Overall, thank you so much the whole team at Advance Drive. I highly recommend you to anyone looking for a professional service provider.
October 24, 2022Galway

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

Special thanks to Dezzie , who was my instructor for category D. I just passed my driving test for the first time with very positive result ! Dezzie is very patient instructor, very understandable and highly skilled professional. I would highly recommend Advance Drive school for someone who want to work with competent and professional people. Thank you very much once again ! Jozef Szuszkiewicz
December 17, 2015Galway

Brilliant instructions and attention to detail. Thanks to Anton, Dezzie and Lee. Another thanks to Ailbhe, Gerry, Aoife, Carla and Philip in the office for coordinating everything.
April 6, 2023Galway

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

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

Martin and Corey brought me from beginner status to passing my test at first attempt within four months, and Carla was very helpful in scheduling lessons around my schedule. I am very grateful to them and everyone at Advance Drive!
June 6, 2023Salthill