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Thanks a million to all at Advance. I’ve just completed a hat-trick of Rigid, Bus and Artic tests and it’s all thanks to your team. I’ve learned a lot, made new friends and had great craic in 2024 thanks to Advance – and not forgetting Patricia and all at GRETB. Everyone involved was professional and courteous but more importantly, very helpful and supportive. The instructors all had great patience and skill – and above all, a sense of humour (and they certainly needed that at times!). And the back-room team were always a pleasure to deal with – very efficient.
--East Galway,Eamon Donoghue,November 20, 2024
Phillip and Ailbhe, ye have a great team there – keep doing what ye’re doing. And put me on the waiting list for next year’s Sikorsky 101 course – although I’m dreading the hill-start! -
Thank you to Advance Drive, especially Noel, for his patience and expertise throughout the course. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to learn how to drive all vehicle types, especially an Artic Lorry. Best wishes
--Galway East,Edward Cronin,November 18, 2024 -
A huge thank you to Advance Drive, and especially to Declan and Flan, for the exceptional and professional training provided. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of driving lessons!
--Galway East,Brian Coppinger,November 7, 2024 -
Instructor was very help and all was very good and went very good for me
--Roscommon,Daniel,November 6, 2024 -
I recently passed my bus driving test with Advance drive, huge thanks to all the team had Dezzie as my instructor he was fantastic can’t praise him enough…I found him to be very informative and had a easy-going manner ,
--Galway,Barbara Ann O Halloran,November 6, 2024
He pointed out my mistakes and helped to correct them . The girls in the office are most helpful, in discussing what you need to do obtain licence/test and
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Huge thanks to Advance Drive and especially Martin for the brilliant and professional training provided. Would highly recommend to anyone that needs tuition!
--,Dylan Connolly,November 5, 2024 -
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.
--Knocknacarra,Ronan Joyce,October 29, 2024 -
First of all, thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my driving test. A special thanks to Flan for giving me all my lessons before the test and on the day of the test. With his help I was well prepared for the test and confident that I would pass as he had every aspect of the test well covered. Thank you all.
--Ballybane,Liam Salisbury,October 24, 2024 -
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.
--Loughrea,Paul Darcy,October 24, 2024
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I would like to thank everyone in Advance Drive,
--Galway,Mohammed Alwuheeshi,October 22, 2024
A special thanks to Lee for giving me lessons and preparing me to pass test and I would like to thank Mike as he gave me 1 lesson before the test.
Thank you so much
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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%
--Galway,Joseph mills,October 17, 2024 -
Thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my trailer test. A special thanks to Lee for giving me lessons before the test. With his help and guidance I was well prepared and every aspect of the test was well covered. Thanks again.
--Annaghdown,Brian Divilly,October 14, 2024 -
I want to express my deepest gratitude to Advance Drive for guiding me through my bus driving lessons. Their professionalism and commitment to helping students succeed are truly remarkable.
A special thank you to my instructor, Pat, whose patience, expertise, and encouragement made all the difference. Pat’s clear instructions and support boosted my confidence and skills, and I’m proud to say I passed my bus test today!
I highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to learn driving, especially those aiming for bus licenses. Thank you again for this amazing experience!
--Galway,Lukasz,October 9, 2024 -
Can’t recommend these people highly enough.
--Galway,Tony Madden,September 30, 2024
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. -
Brilliant experience with Advance Drive who helped me pass my category D licence. My driving instructor Mike was fantastic, he showed me the ropes behind the wheel of a bus and what to look out for. I also found all the staff in Advance Drive like Gerard and Aoife very helpful with anything I needed to sort out. In a whole the course and everyone involved was great and I appreciate the help I had received.
--Galway,Luke Kavanagh,September 30, 2024 -
What a great driving school! My driving instructor Mike is brilliant. With his years of experience really stood to me when it came to my lessons. Very well planned lessons each week. Thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive. You all deserve my thanks. Needless to say I would highly recommend this driving school!
--Galway,James Burnett,September 27, 2024 -
A briilliant experìence with Advance Drive, Noel my tutor was very good and Left no stone unturned ln all of the Lessons. I cant thank them enough for getting me to Pass my Bus test.
--Ballybane,Paul Fahy,September 25, 2024 -
Advance Drive are an excellent company, so professional and all the staff are extremely helpful. Many thanks to all the staff and especially to Martin my instructor who was excellent throughout. Róisín
--Galway,Róisín Morrin,September 25, 2024 -
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!
--Galway,Kieran,September 19, 2024 -
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.
--Loughrea,Jennifer Keane,September 19, 2024
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Having recently completed and thankfully passed the Rigid Truck Course, I would just like to thank Advance Drive for all the excellent tuition that we all received while on the the course. I would particularly like to thank Martin for his patience and his great instruction with the driving lessons. Thanks also to all the Admin staff as always, for keeping everything on track and running smoothly for us throughout the course. A truly exceptional experience. Thank you all so much.
--Galway,Terry Loughnane,August 30, 2024 -
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
--Advance Drive Galway,Edward Cronin,August 28, 2024 -
Very easy to deal with from start to finish . The Ladies in the office so helpful . Dezzie my bus instructor was brilliant through the lessons kept very calm helpful . Special thanks to Lee on the day of my test for sharpening up my skills one Last time. Great company would highly recommend 🙂
--,Gary Hernon,August 26, 2024 -
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 👍
--Roscommon,Henry Brennan,August 15, 2024 -
Thank you very much to you and the instructors. Ronald prepared us for the CPC. Everything he told us was asked at the exam. Anton taught me how to drive a bus, he explained everything very correctly, it helped me a lot. Thanks to your whole team!!!!!
--Galway,Alim Davletshaiev,August 13, 2024 -
Passed my bus D licence 2day advanced drive can’t praise Anton enough he was great all through out my lessons he gives u 100% anything I wasn’t sure of he would answer it for me…
--Westport,Aine Larkin,August 12, 2024 -
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.
--Claregalway,Paul Casserly,August 7, 2024
I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
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Having resently passed my driving test for category “D” Bus Licence, I would just like to thank Advance Drive for all the tuition and instruction that I received in preparation for the driving test and also the bus case studies exam. Ronald was on the mark as usual for the possible case study questions that might come up on the day of the test and passing on all that knowledge. Thank you Ronald so much.
As far as my bus driving skills needed to be brought up to a high standard in order for me to pass the test, I have Mike to thank for all his patience and professionalism. You got me to that level required to pass. Thank you for everything Mike.Thanks also to all the staff for all the planning of lessons and date fixtures. Thank you all so much.
--66 Dun Na Mara Drive Renmore Galway,Terry Loughnane,August 7, 2024
Advance Drive is a very professionally ran training school, with the very best instructors. Highly recommended. -
I recently successfully completed my class D driving test. Training was provided by Advance Drive. I was lucky to have been paired with Noel one of the many instructors for the duration of my training. It was an enjoyable experience. Noel was so knowledgeable and he punctuated each lesson with pearls of wisdom and advice. He broke the whole driving process down to make it more readily understandable. All of the staff at Advance Drive were so professional from the very first day. There was a steady stream of emails and text messages to remind you of your driving lessons. Nothing was left to chance during training. Top marks all round to Advance Drive and their staff.
June 2024.
--,Jimmy Carroll,July 26, 2024 -
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.
--,Emmet Mahony,July 26, 2024 -
Many thanks to Martin who is/was professional in helping me to pass my C licence, thumbs up as well to Advance Driving team who helps in communication, God bless you guys ,thanks
--Galway,Ocean Mzizi,July 25, 2024 -
I recently completed a 12 week bus driving course with Advance Drive, and from A to Z this company covers everything.
--Craughwell,Brian,July 25, 2024
From the ladies manning the front desk/the tutors teaching the theory and the driving instructor’s (Noel) patience in getting me through the driving test.
You are all top class in what you all do.
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Thanks to Noel who was patient and very professional. He ensured I do the right all the time so that I could pass my test once, which I did. What a legend Noel is. Also would like to thank everyone at Advance Drive for their professionalism, kindness and support they gave me and the rest of the lads during our course. I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
--Castlerea,A. Singo,July 23, 2024 -
Thanks to Corey for all your help and guidance throughout my driving lessons. Your patience, teaching, and advice were invaluable and made a significant difference in my learning experience.
I was completely hesitant to even learn to drive, but your calm and encouraging approach ensured the whole process was a joy. Your expertise and reassuring demeanor made each lesson something I looked forward to, rather than something to be anxious about. I’m truly thankful for your dedication and the effort you put into helping me become a confident and safe driver.I highly recommend you to anyone looking to learn how to drive. Your professionalism and kindness make you an exceptional instructor.
--Bearna, Co Galway,Rebecca,June 14, 2024 -
Thanks very much to pat in Advance Drive for helping me pass my bus test, a very nice helpful Gentleman.
--Tuam,Tommie Fahy,May 30, 2024 -
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👍👍
--Galway,Jack McKenna,May 1, 2024 -
Passed my c license on my first try today. I would to thank the whole team at advance drive for there dedication on helping me pass my driving test I would like to give a special shout out to my driving instructor dezzie who made every thing very simple for me I would recommend you guys to everyone and anyone who is wanting to learn how to drive a truck or a car you get a big 10/10 from me. Also I would like to thank Mike Rice for his kind words today thanks so much Darren Jennings
--Galway,Darren Jennings,May 1, 2024 -
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 !
--Galway,Aisling Canavan,April 23, 2024 -
Passed my bus test with Advance, fantastic company to deal with, and you couldn’t ask for a nicer instructor than Pat, he was very calm and patient with me, thanks for everything
--Galway,Michael kerr,April 18, 2024 -
Was a wonderful experience, thank for helping me pass , I highly recommend 👌🏾
--ORANMORE,Deuza,April 11, 2024
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A wonderful experience getting lessons with the Team in Advance, they have everything covered from course content to real world tips and advice on the road. Highly recommended 👌 Big shout out to Mike & Noel for putting up with me 🙈
--Galway,Adrian Q,April 10, 2024 -
Recently passed my rigid truck course on first go. From the girls in the office to my instructor Martin, I found them extremely helpful and the whole process was smooth and worry free. Would recommend highly as they organise test dates for you and structure training accordingly, making the training as stress free as possible.
--,Tony,April 3, 2024 -
I recently passed my bus driving test with Advancedrive, had Dezzie as my instructor . I found him to be very informative and had a easy-going manner ,
--galway,thomas,April 2, 2024
He pointed out my mistakes and helped to correct them . The girls in the office are most helpful, in discussing what you need to do obtain licence/test and
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Thanks to Dezzie and Noel for their excellent instruction, which assisted me greatly in passing the Artic Truck test.
--,Pj Walsh,March 29, 2024 -
I want to thank Noel and Dezzie for helping me pass my CE test, I like the professional way how they treat the driving lesson.
--Galway,Marius Galatan,March 25, 2024 -
I just passed my artic test today 25/03/24… the two instructors Noel and Dessie that were preparing me for my test with lessons were 100%… I cannot fault either instructor… the course was well ran and organised and would highly recommend to anyone seeking there artic licence
--Galway,James Gardiner,March 25, 2024 -
Advance Drive are fantastic! I passed my C1 category test first time and I could not have done it without my instructor Martin. He was very helpful and had great patience with me. Martin answered any questions I had and kept me motivated to pass. Aoife was always so lovely and helpful when it came to booking my lessons and my test. It was very easy to contact Aoife which made everything that bit easier. I couldn’t recommend Advance Drive more!
--,Deimante Marozaite,March 15, 2024 -
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.
--Galway,Micheal,March 14, 2024 -
My driving instructor was Declan and he is a very good profesional and knows his job well. He explains everything very clear and in a very understandable way and he has a great patience. He is a very good teacher. I have changed many different driving instructors. I can say, that Declan always gives a very good examples from everyday life . He taught me a lot, and I am very grateful for and I still can’t believe that I’ve passed my driving test.
--Galway,Olga Melenciuc,February 27, 2024
Thank you Declan for your help and patience
Olga -
Just passed my test! Flan was my instructor and was exceptional at delivering my lessons. Big thanks to Flan and all at Advance driving.
--,Nikhil,February 27, 2024 -
I had Martin for my Rigid Truck lessons. He was calm and explained everything in a easy to understand manner. Some bad habits I had brought from driving were quickly pinpointed and fixed with some advice. He put me at ease from lesson 1 and his feedback after lessons was a great help. Thanks Martin and all at advance for your help.
--Galway,Gary Fitzgerald,February 9, 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.
--Galway,Brendan o boyle,February 8, 2024 -
I am very happy with the Instructor Martin,he made everything look very essy and calmed me down before the test.He gave me confidence and i passed my test.Great team and very professional.
--,Ferris Nhunzvi,February 8, 2024 -
Great job, great team, professional in the booking/scheduling, professional and friendly in the lessons, really helped facilitating every step of the way to get my C driving licence. 5 🌟
--Galway,Yvan Gouttebelle,February 7, 2024 -
Am very happy with the instructor Martin and all Advance drive team…I passed my test today…Highly recommended…
--Galway,Algimantas Jurevicius,February 2, 2024 -
Noel was thorough in his instruction throughout my lessons got me across the line for my D1 minibus Licence. Really helped with losing those bad driving habits picked up as a mature driver. Highly recommended.
--Galway,Paul,February 2, 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
--Galway,Liam Martyn,February 1, 2024 -
I had Declan as an instructor and he was a straightforward and practical shooter. I found the 2 hour format much more effective for developing my driving as there are always car checks and initial jitters starting a session, then the second hour really beds in good driving habit.
--Galway East,Aidan Kinneen,January 30, 2024 -
I received my bus Driving lessons from Vincent Jennings, Vincent is an excellent instructor with a lot of experience,
--Galway,Gerry Broder,January 26, 2024
He has a great ability to inform his student of what to do, and how to do it, while keeping the student relaxed.
Vincent will concentrate on a students mistakes/errors, and will make the corrections.
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could not recommend the team at advance drive more- delighted to have passed my D bus with the help of my instructor Vincent.
--Tuam,Eimile Gavin,January 26, 2024 -
Advance drive is the place to go if you think to get your driving licence. i have passed my category D licence with ease, Thank you Advance Drive and Vincent my instructor for all the knowledge they gave to me. Highly recommend Advance Drive 5 Star.
--Galway,Marius Stumbraistis,January 25, 2024 -
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.
--,Patsy Ward,January 23, 2024 -
I got my rigid licence with Martin first go and couldn’t be happier.
--Galway,Tadhg,January 11, 2024
Kept on my toes but also in the present moment where cool heads prevail.
Made sure I was ready to pass and I did so thanks for that Martin you’re a legend!
As is the Advance Drive team with Aoife and Ailbhe who really kept things ticking along with great communication so you always know what’s happening and when. Thank you you’re the best!
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I did my driving lessons with Corey and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. Coming from the U.S. I thought I was particularly nervous to drive on Irish roads but Corey was patient and thorough in his driving instruction. I passed my first go around and I definitely owe it to his teaching. 10/10!
--Galway,Rachel,January 9, 2024 -
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
--Galway,Valerie Brady,January 9, 2024 -
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!
--Galway,Aislin Worsnop,January 3, 2024 -
Thanks for all the support Advance Drive while doing my C licence. All the staff I have been dealing with were very professional and helpful, from the ladies in the office doing all the scheduling to my instructor Martin, who provided me with all the guidance I needed to pass the test! Many thanks again, great service!
--Galway,Alena Kokavcova,January 3, 2024 -
Can’t recommend Advance drive and Declan enough always easy to deal with and set me up perfectly for my test. Cheers again lads.
--Galway,Dean Fahy,December 11, 2023 -
Had a flawless experience with Advance Drive. The entire team were very friendly and approachable from the very start. Pat took me under his wing and with lots of patience guided me successfully to passing my bus test. Noel was great on the morning of test too putting me at ease. A big thanks to the girls in the office too. Overall a very professional team.
--Galway,Jim Thompson,December 6, 2023 -
The Advance Drive team are exceptional! My D1 lessons were with Dezzie & Lee and I had Mike for my pretest, they are all fantastic in their own way, extremely knowledgeable, put you right at ease and very helpful all the way through, ensuring you are ready and confident for your test. Aoife & the girls in the office were so accommodating too. Would recommend to a friend!
--Galway,Rachel,December 1, 2023 -
Done both my rigid and artic test with advance drive.
--Galway,Enda Kelly,November 29, 2023
Could not recommend them more. From the girls in the office to the instructors everything was made so easy.
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I am going to sound biased but I had noel for all my driving lessons for my rigid, what a guy!!
--Galway,Niamh,November 20, 2023
What a pleasant experience , Noel puts you at ease straight away, his knowledge and experience is second to none! He doesn’t get paid half enough and had plenty of patience with me!!!
I’m so grateful for all his effort in helping me pass first time! I was more than prepared for my test! Thanks Noel 😁 -
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
--Athlone,Richard,November 15, 2023 -
Just want to say a big thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my category C License. The professionalism and quality of service provided was second to none and I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking driving tuition. A special thanks to Noel who is an excellent instructor and whom, without his help and guidance, I would not have passed. Very much appreciated,
--Galway,Brian,November 15, 2023
Brian -
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.
--Galway,Micheal,November 15, 2023 -
We found Advance Drive professional and always extremely helpful. Declan is an excellent instructor, patient, always helpful and encouraging. Many thanks Declan, Carla and all the staff. We will definitely be returning and recommending you to others.
--Galway,Róisín Morrin,November 10, 2023 -
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 😊
--,Rebecca Monaghan,October 31, 2023 -
Passed my driving test on the first try and I must say that speaks about the professionalism at this institute! Flan was just amazing in training you aptly and he makes you so familiar with the test routes and format! Nothing less than a 5 star rating for Advance Drive!
--Galway,Shan Pereira,October 26, 2023 -
I passed my driving test (car) first time. I can not thank Advance Driving enough , i started my lessons with corey , and i finished my lessons with Declan. I highly recommend Declan as a driving instructor. Declan will always encourage you and support you along the way. He will make your driving experience enjoyable. Dont worry about making mistakes ,Declan is very experienced and highly skilled, you are in safe hands. Great tip : Do a lesson before the test or do a pretest or both, it helped me hugely. I would like to thank everyone at Advance Driving . The women in the office are so lovely and so pleasant to talk too that they will always do their best to accommodate ya and all the staff are very friendly. I promise you won’t be disappointed doing your lessons with Advance Driving, it was worth every penny. 💯
--Galway,Louise,October 26, 2023 -
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.
--Castlebar,Ellen McDonagh,September 28, 2023 -
What more can I say but Vincent is the best instructor around!Him as well as all the staff at Advance Drive are next level! Thank you all so much for everything!
--Galway,Pamela Agboola,September 27, 2023 -
Thanks a million to Martin for all his help would not have have passed without him. A gentleman and great man to guide you through the junctions 😃
--Craughwell,Fintan Og,September 19, 2023 -
Thanks to Dezzie, and all at Advance Drive for helping with my Artic Truck test passed first time. Were very easy to deal with and would definitely recommend to anyone.
--Galway,Eanna Murphy,September 15, 2023 -
Thanks to Dezzie for all the great instruction, excellent to deal with. And to all the team at advance, helped me to pass Artic Test first time. Highly recommended.
--Galway,Michael Mongan,September 5, 2023 -
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
--Galway,Mick,September 5, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,Joseph stephens,August 31, 2023 -
Did my Cat D lessons and test in Athlone with Anton. He made it fun and easy to grasp the tricks of bus driving and I passed my test first time thanks to him would highly recommend .
--Athlone,Stephen Rickard,August 28, 2023 -
Done my rigid truck training with advance and it was top class from start to finish,the girls in the office were brilliant,and my instructor martin was absolutely class to deal with,and very helpful throughout,passed my test today first time out,so delighted,would highly recommend advance for all your driver training needs 👍👍
--Galway,Shane fallon,August 28, 2023 -
Absolutely, no words with the service advance drive gives you. It is made for you to pass without a problem.
--Galway,Pablo,August 24, 2023
Huge thanks to my instructor Declan who helped through the way and has helped me improve every single lesson I’ve had with him.
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Very happy with service in advance. A big thank you to Lee my instructor, very knowledgeable and professional. Also thanks to Aoife who organised what was needed from start to finish.
--Galway,Ian,August 24, 2023 -
I passed my Bus test with the help of a great instructor Pat, he was very patient and helpful with driving tips, also to Aoife in the office for organising everything. I would recommend Advance Drive to anybody looking for driving lessons
--Galway,Jonathan Walsh,August 21, 2023 -
Thank you very much to this great team, they have managed to get a Spaniard to get all the cards, eternally grateful
--Gort, Co. Galway,carlos blasco,August 18, 2023 -
Great team Philip has put together 💪 they cover every aspect of training. Everyone is nice and friendly and top professional at what they do. Big thanks to Noel for the 20 hours of lessons in the rigid, I passed 1st time with all your help 💯👊 mirror’s indicate repeat 😁😁 thanks to everyone on the team from Frank and Trevor on the forklift course nice one lads 💪, Tom on manual handling 📦😁, Ronald on cpc great communication 💯 Aoife always making sure we have everything ready organised and on time💯👊 and Gerry making sure everything and everyone getting it done 🫡 and everyone else I didn’t mention thanks again 👊
Brian Feeney
--Galway,Brian Feeney,August 11, 2023 -
Thanks to Advance Drive driving school, thanks to Phillip, and thanks to the excellent instructor Dezzie who tolerated my lack of knowledge of the language)) prompted and told me the right way, thanks to him I can now drive with confidence in Ireland) Thank you for helping the Ukrainians!
--Galway,Serhii,August 8, 2023 -
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.
--,Noel Duffy,July 31, 2023 -
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 👍
--Galway,Chris Powell,July 28, 2023 -
Passed my d lience today with advance drive with Mike a great instructor very patient and helpful.
--Galway,Colm duffy,July 26, 2023
Highly recommend advance drive with whatever lience your looking for.
Thanks again for all the help -
Advance were brilliant.. start to finish. special thanks to Lee! I would defo recommend!
--Structive Civil Engineering,Michael Devaney,July 26, 2023 -
Great service and training! All the lads are easy going and are very thorough with the lessons. Sound bunch, pleasure to work with.
--Galway,Dylan Keane,July 24, 2023 -
Mid 40s and passed my test first time, now I can drive my 9mth old baby myself. Thanks to Martin teaching me while I was heavily pregnant and after I had the baby, his infinite patience and tolerance kept me going. Thanks to Corey for my lessons nearing test time, a kinder man you could not meet, super with “how to’s” that I could understand. Carla was so good at accomodating me while on maternity leave, juggling a newborn and lessons.
--Galway city,Kate Lonergan,July 18, 2023
Thanks team Advance drive. Kate -
Thanks to Noel, Lee and Martin for their instruction and preparing me to pass my rigid truck test.
--,Patrick,July 12, 2023
There method of instruction is excellent and I’d recommend them to anyone wishing to get their truck or bus license. -
Today i passed the Bus test on my first attempt.I also passed the Artic on my first attempt too with Advance. I would like to thank all the Management and Staff for their help and advice over the last few weeks. They have always been very helpful, professional and patient in their approach with students like myself. The 2 girls at front of house were always very helpful with any problem that had to be sloved. A big thanks to Noel for the Artic and to Mike for the Bus. I think that Mike has trained everyone that drives a bus or truck around Galway as everyone in a bus or truck waves at him every time. It felt like I was driving Michael D around waving at everyone. A great experience and one that I wont forget. What a brilliant company with wonderful personnel and I would like to wish them all the best in the future.
--Galway,Fergie,July 12, 2023
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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.
--GALWAY,William Geraghty,July 10, 2023 -
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.
--,Vasile Lepadatu,July 10, 2023 -
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!
--Galway,Eamonn Dillon,July 6, 2023 -
Today I passed my Bus Driving test first time.
--County Clare,Noel Wrafter,July 6, 2023
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. -
Passed my rigid test today. All the help and experience which I gained from my instructor Martin was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend him and Advance Drive for anyone looking to get any type of driving licence- I learned a lot. A great experience all round!
--Galway,James Concannon,July 5, 2023 -
Would recommend Advance Drive for their expertise! Passed D1 minibus test on first go. All credit to instructor Lee who was very diligent and professional in his coaching. Would recommend to all future drivers…thanks again
--Clare,Niall,July 4, 2023 -
Passed test after completing lessons with Advance drive. Mike was an excellent tutor giving top class advice and tuition in preparation for the test. Would highly recommend Advance drive for their professionalism and attention to detail.
--Galway,Alan Kelly,July 4, 2023 -
Passed my driving test today, and I could not recommend Advance Drive, and my instructor Pat enough. Pat left no stone unturned and had me well prepared and at ease heading into the test having covered all throughout my lessons. Thanks to all the team
--Westside,Christian,June 30, 2023 -
I passed my test earlier this week and it was made so much easier with Pat and everyone else from Advance Drive. From start to finish they supported me the whole way. I would highly recommend them.
--,Eoin Butler Thornton,June 30, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,David O Boyle,June 28, 2023 -
I passed my rigid test last Wednesday.
A big thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me get there.
They are very helpful and tried to accommodate me at every turn.
The biggest thanks to Martin who helped me pass.
Thanks again.Ronan Griffin
--,ronan griffin,June 28, 2023 -
Passed rigid lorry test yesterday.
--Galway,Thomas Keane,June 22, 2023
Thanks to Advance Drive for the training. Everything was organised efficiently and Martin was a excellent tutor.
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Just completed a 10 week C license rigid course. Thanks to all at advanced drive for all the work and effort put in. Everyone is friendly and extremely helpful. Could not ask for better would highly recommend this company to anyone.
--Longford,Shane Mulleady,June 13, 2023 -
Thanks to everyone at Advance Drive for the great help and advice in preparation for the Trailer Test. The process was so smooth and they were so accommodating lesson wise!
--Galway,Kate,June 12, 2023 -
Many thanks to all on the Advance Drive team. Special thanks to Aoife, Ailbhe, PJ, and Martin who were a great support throughout my C driving experience. Your hard work and dedication literally drive pupils to a successful finish line. Thanks again and best wishes to you all.
--Galway,Dana Joyce,June 9, 2023 -
Great instructors for both rigid and artic. Very helpful and friendly team who really knows their stuff
--Clifden,Daniel,June 6, 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!
--Salthill,Michael Lockhart,June 6, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,Francis,May 29, 2023 -
I passed my bus driving test today. Lee was my instructor. He is extremely helpful and supportive.
--,Ajith,May 26, 2023
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I passed my driving test last week with Advance Drive for the D1 license. I want to thank Philip, Ailbhe, Gerry, Aoife, Mike and all the team for their professionalism and support throughout.
--Clare,Geraldine Lynskey McMahon,May 25, 2023
I want to give a huge thanks to my driving instructor Mike. Mike is a professional, experienced and understanding Driving Instructor. With his expertise, encouragement and patience he taught me the skills to become a safe driver. I would highly recommend Mike as a Driving Instructor.
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Got the lessons of Dessie and Noel.The both lads were excellent instructors.Very professional and easy to talk to.thanks to Aoife who handled all of my bookings.
--Galway,Cian Heaney,May 19, 2023 -
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.
--,John O Malley,May 18, 2023 -
Delighted to pass the rigid test yesterday. PJ Dunne was brilliant who made it all a breeze throughout the 12 hour course. It was a month between my last lesson and the test so credit to Anton for his help in the pre-test lesson too. A big thanks also to Aoife who I would have been lost without.
--Galway,Brian McGuinness,May 18, 2023
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Never drove a Category D vehicle before 2023. Six lessons later I passed the test. So, many thanks to PJ & Noel, along with the the inhouse team. Now it is up to me to hone the skills I’ve learned and continue to improve day by day.
--Galway,Niall Breen,May 18, 2023 -
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
--Galway,Mary kiely,May 8, 2023 -
I passed my bus test last Wednesday.
--Abbeyknockmoy,Martin Murphy,May 3, 2023
A big thank you to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me get there.
They are very helpful and tried to accommodate me at every turn.
The biggest thank you of all goes to their top instructor Vincent.
Thanks again.
Martin Murphy. -
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!!
--Galway,Sue Roche,April 28, 2023 -
Advance drive Galway are the best of the best in terms of driving training. I have learned a lot and feel very confident with my driving skills after the training and passing my driving test. The entire team is very helpful and professional. I highly recommend Advance drive to everyone, you will not be disappointed 👍👍
--Galway,Khalid Ahmed,April 28, 2023 -
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!
--Athenry,Darragh Crehan,April 28, 2023 -
Just completed the Bus course with Advance Drive, covered the course very well. Excellent instructors who had a lot of experience in their fields & made the course interesting for the class. They made it easy for all, even for those of us, who had not been in a class environment for many years.
A great team, well done 👏 👏👏👏
--Galway,Padraic Moran,April 27, 2023 -
Passed my driving test today, and on my first go! My instructor Pat was amazing – completed my EDT, covered all the test prep, gave great calm feedback and tips, and was a great reassuring presence in the car. Really gave me the confidence I needed to fly through the test. Huge thanks to all at Advance Drive!
--Galway,Sarah Corrigan,April 27, 2023 -
I just completed a 10 week GRETB bus drivers course. The course was managed and run by Advance Drive Galway . The course included ten two hour lessons. CPC training,first aid responders course and lifting and manual handling course. Advance Drive are a very professional organisation. There staff and management were very friendly, supportive and efficient in everything they did. My instructor for the 10 weeks was Vincent Jennings. He was an excellent tutor with great patience. He really prepared me for my test, which I passed on my first attempt. I would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone considering bus driving as a profession.
--Galway,Hugh O'Donnell,April 25, 2023 -
I would like to thank all at advance drive for helping me achieve my D licence, my instructor Vincent was a gem, I really looked forward to every lesson and learned something new everytime from him, he is an excellent instructor
--Killimor,Deirdre Callanan,April 25, 2023 -
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!!
--Galway,Sue Roche,April 24, 2023 -
I have just completed the 10 week category D driver training course with Advance Drive. I would highly recommend the company and the course to anyone. The staff are so welcoming, friendly and very professional.
Everything is cover from, First Aid Responder, Manual handling, Case studies and CPC practical training along with the driving test itself.
My instructor “Mike” is a pure gentleman and has the patience of a Saint he made me feel at ease right from the start. As a transgender woman I’m always ony guard but it absolutely was not an issue from the get go.I will highly recommend Advance Drive in Galway to everyone.
--Co. Roscommon,Nadia Malone,April 22, 2023 -
I would like to say thank you to Advance Drive and especially Noel Nee my instructor, he was absolutely brilliant from day one, made the whole learning experience very relaxing. Had great crack with him aswell as learning, I even learned a bit about horses 😁. Thanks to the girls at reception, also Ailbhe & Philip.
--Galway,Patrick Flaherty,April 21, 2023 -
I had Noel as my instructor for the artic. The man is a legend, knows his stuff. Passed with flying colours. Can’t recommend Advance Drive enough, a great operation.
--Galway,Paul,April 21, 2023 -
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
--Galway,joseph kelly,April 20, 2023 -
Thanks to all at Advance for your help in training me and guiding me throughout the course, no stone was left unturned. I especially want to thank Anton, Lee and all the ladies for coordinating everything and arranging lessons at hours to suit.
--Galway,Alan Hanly,April 7, 2023 -
I would like to take this oppertunity to thank Philip and all the gang at Advance Drive. I had Noel as my instructor, he was absolutely brilliant. Fantastic with the rules of the road, reading the road, correct road position and so on. From a complete novice in an artic truck to passing it first time was all down to his excellent teaching and patience. Thank God he had a lot of patience …..
--Galway,Fergie Donaghue,April 6, 2023
I would highly recommend Noel as an instructor and Advance as a great place to learn how to drive. From the girls at receiption to all the instructors, they could’nt be nicer.
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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.
--Galway,Declan O Connor,April 6, 2023 -
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
--,Pat Lardner,April 5, 2023 -
My whole experience from start to finish with the crew at advanced drive was second to none when going for my rigid driving test. The girls in the office were brilliant to deal with when scheduling and rescheduling lessons. PJ Dunne is an exceptional instructor and made sure I was well prepared for my test today. I’m delighted to have passed with huge thanks to PJ and everyone at Advanced Drive. Highly recommended for any sort of lessons you’d require.
--Galway,Niamh Folan,April 4, 2023 -
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.
--Athlone,Euan,April 3, 2023 -
Brilliant company to deal with. Very professional in every way. Anton made sure we had the test route nailed down.
--Athlone,Richard,March 31, 2023 -
I want to thank philp,Anton and the team there professional approach to deliver top draw instruction was exceptional. Along with there willingness to help the student throughout it was a pleasure to be a student over the past few months I wish you all the success in the future
--Athlone,Lloyd Murphy,March 31, 2023 -
Thank you!
It was a great pleasure to being instructed by Pat Casserly during me lessons!Pat taught me the essential requirements for passing the test, gave me practical feedback during the lessons, and brought me to the exact locations where test took place and alway bringing good vibe and confidence during the lessons and prior to the test. Also, the office people Carla and Aiofe were very supportive in organising the lessons sometimes in a very short notice !
--Galway,Alahyar koochekali,March 13, 2023 -
Passed my Rigid test first time round. Can’t thank PJ enough for his guidance and knowledge. An enjoyable experience from the very first lesson. The admin team were very helpful throughout. Highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons.
--Galway,Sarah O’Brien,March 7, 2023 -
I passed my Drivers test under the the guidance of Corey. I would like to thank him big time for his patience and his guidance.
Also I would like to thank everyone at Advance Drive for good management and support. It has been a good experience and a great test result.
--Galway,Akshay Naik,March 6, 2023
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Very helpful in everyday,would recommend advance drive to anyone
--Galway,Patrick Lee,March 6, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,Katie,March 6, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,Katie,March 2, 2023 -
Just passed my car test! Big massive thanks to Martin for getting me there. Over the course of the EDT Martin took the time in areas where I was weak. Additional lessons were a god send to master some of my sticking points, during which Martin took the time, genuinely had the patience of a saint for reverse turn. The supporting staff at Advance Drive have been on point, especially when approaching test day. Big massive thanks. Beep beep
--Galway,Ryan Boyle,February 24, 2023 -
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!
--Galway,Donal Keady,February 16, 2023 -
Just passed my Rigid truck test today on first attempt, Cat C.
--Galway,Jason Ollerenshaw,February 16, 2023
I would like to thank my instructor Pj. An absolute gentleman and a pleasure to work with, excellent knowledge and made the whole experience enjoyable, Highly recommended to anyone looking for lessons.
And the same goes to advance drive , the whole experience was professional and easy. Thanks to everyone and I will see ye soon for the artic next. -
The teacher (in my case Vas) was always composed and taught all principles of driving excellently, while also correcting every aspect that needed improvement in my driving. Really encouraging to get better and to focus on the road. Your money will be very well invested here. I pass my driving test, with no faults on the first try!
--Galway,Rubén Fernández Pinto,January 30, 2023 -
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
--,Daniel,January 27, 2023 -
Just passed the Rigid C licence this week at the first time of asking! Have to say a massive thanks to Noel my instructor, an absolute pleasure to deal with and excellent with his approach and style of training. The whole team at Advance from day one to completion of the course were at all times professional, courteous and attentive…………I can’t praise the whole experience enough.
--Athenery,John Hickey,January 27, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,David Coffey,January 27, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,joseph kelly,January 20, 2023 -
I passed both C and CE categories in the past a few months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
--,Dainius.J.,January 20, 2023 -
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.
--Galway,Lorraine Regan,January 16, 2023 -
I have passed my first driving test today’s morning with clearsheet (which means no mistake observed). i have done my lessons with Mr. Martin in galway (westsite route), he have great coaching skills. he is a great teacher with lots of experience. I was delighted to have Mr. Martin as my driving instructor, i really wanna say thanks to Mr. martin for helping me in passing my test (first time).
--westside galway,Saba Rafiq,January 16, 2023
I would really recommend advance drive for learning.
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Done my car lessons with Martin in galway,he was a great teacher with lots of good coaching skills and he had lots of experience. I was delighted to have Martin as my driving instructor thanks for helping me pass my test first time around I appreciate it!
--Galway,Nicole Totman,January 5, 2023
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I would highly recommend advance drive for your driving lessons. They are very professional and easy to get on with.
--,Liam Cosgrave,January 5, 2023 -
Done my lesson though advance drive with pj sound lad, great teacher past my test first time in the rigid highly recommended anyone in advance drive
--Galway,Ronan Gillane,December 16, 2022 -
Passed my D class bus licence test this week.
I ‘m convinced that it was down to the very professional team of people at Advanced Drive in Galway that I did so well in every aspect of the training. The training is both relaxed and very professional in the delivery. You find your self all of a sudden in about week 5 or 6 of the 10 week course having a very good understanding of what is required as a professional bus driver. Even more surprising you will be driving a D class Bus around Galway and Oranmore like it was your daily drive. That really impressed me!
I would like to say a very warm and grateful thank you to all the talented team at Advance Drive, long may you continue.J Bennis, Bus driver…..
If you are considering a career driving or just want to start with your Car licence, do not put it off or worry about your ability. The fantastic team of people at Advance Drive Galway will prepare you and your confidence to succeed what ever you want to achieve. And the very best of good luck to you.
Thank you, I enjoyed every minute of my training with Advance Drive.
--Clare,Joe Bennis,November 17, 2022 -
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.
--GALWAY.,JOHN BROWNE,November 16, 2022 -
I passed my truck C test yesterday. I never drove a truck before and did seven lessons with Advance Drive instructor PJ Dunne. PJ’s tuition was 10/10, excellent, extremely professional. He is very personable and puts you at ease. His extensive experience is priceless, and he weighs your capabilities instantly and focuses on your weaknesses. He also drills you on the headline Health and safety and has his easy-to-follow notations to program you in good practice. The test is difficult, I was pushed on every element during the test. The lessons got rid of my years of ‘bad habits’ driving a jeep. During the test, PJ’s advice loud in my head at every junction, tight corner squeezed road due to road works, looking ahead to preempt potential hazards all came together the day of the test. When the examiner spoke to me briefly after the test, she said – ‘You must have been driving a truck for a while.’ That is a testimony to how good Advance Drive is and Instructor PJ Dunne. I highly recommend Advance drive for any of your driving lessons. In house Aoife, who had to account for my few cancellations, is very professional, friendly, and polite. An extremely efficient, professional business. Lessons are essential to pass this test and I highly recommend Advance Drive-An effective team.
--,Peter Conroy,November 11, 2022
Peter -
Great company and great instructors to train with, would highly recommend.
--athlone,david m,November 8, 2022 -
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
--Galway,James Kennedy,November 8, 2022 -
Upgraded to BE category. Advance drive are very professional in their approach. Noel did a great job with getting me prepared to pass my test first time.
--Galway,Damien Higgins,November 7, 2022 -
Every person at Advance Drive are extremely helpful, knowledgeable and made the whole experience ofobtaining my license as easy and pleasant as possible. Very helpful every step of the way.
If you are considering any form of driver trying then you will find Advance Drive the place to go as you are taught by instructors who have real world experience.
--Galway,Daniel Sharpe,October 26, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Erias,October 24, 2022
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I contacted Advance Drive after a disappointing lesson with another provider. The booking process, the facility and communication was absolutely fantastic! The rest of our team will now be attending Advance to upskill. Special mention to PJ who is a fantastic instructor and kept everything so relaxed and easy. It was genuinely enjoyable to do lessons with him.
--Sound to Light,Rory Collins,October 20, 2022 -
I passed my D1 today and it was all thanks to my instructor Noel. Noel was very approachable, friendly and patient. An enjoyable experience.
--Galway,Orla Folan,October 12, 2022 -
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.
--tuam, co. galway,EUGENE FLYNN,October 10, 2022
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
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Eugene Flynn -
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.
--,Shane Egan,September 26, 2022 -
With the help of my amazing instructor Corey, I passed my driving test first time. I was so nervous but Corey had great patience with every lesson. His guidance, professionalism and knowledge really got me through it and put me at ease. I am so grateful. The whole team at advance drive have been fantastic every step of the way. Highly recommend, thanks guys
--Galway,Aileen,September 23, 2022 -
I passed both C and D categories in the past two months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
--Galway,Gary,September 15, 2022 -
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 ❤️
--Galway Westside,Tina,September 15, 2022 -
Passed my driving test yesterday thanks to Vas my driving instructor, Vas is very good at explaining how to drive a car and knows all the routes for the test very well. I highly recommend Advance Drive for lessons. The staff in the office are very nice and very professional on the phone.
--Galway,Eoghan Ó Súilleabháin,September 9, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Cian lyons,September 8, 2022 -
Such an amazing team at Advance Drive. Everyone is so helpful and professional, with their support I managed to pass my C and CE tests first time. Cannot thank my instructors enough!
--Galway,Gemma,September 6, 2022 -
Thanks to,ALL the staff at ADVANCE DRIVE, I passed the buss, the C licence and the Artic one after another ,First time.A no nonsense training school, with great staff and excellent driver instructors.
--Galway,Patrick Mcgauley,September 2, 2022 -
I have to commend my instructor Lee as he was a very hard man to please but it was all worth it in the end as I have just passed my artic driving test and I don’t think that I would have done it without his constant drilling of the method of driving the truck. So thank you so much for your help in taking the time to get me across the line. Greatly appreciated. – Dan
--Galway,DANIEL DUNNE,August 30, 2022 -
Passed my test first time for the c1 license with advance. Only started with them 4 weeks ago and got all my lessons and test done within the month. Serious set up and couldn’t have had a nicer instructor, pj is mighty at his job and sound as a bell to top it off. Aoife and Ailbhe were brilliant in accommodating me aswell with dates and lessons. Serious crowd to go with and I’d recommend to anyone. 🙌
--,Katelyn,August 30, 2022 -
Great school, my instructor Pat was an amazing teacher and helped me improve my driving skills with each lesson.
--Galway,Fiona,August 26, 2022 -
Passed my category D bus driving test first time with a clean sheet. This was thanks to my instructor Gerry B’s fantastic training and guidance. Gerry guided me from complete novice to competent driver and did it with patience, professionalism and good humour. I always felt comfortable and in good hands throughout my training. Fantastic trainer, great knowledge and a genuinely nice guy.
--Galway City,Philip McHugh,August 2, 2022
The ladies in the office were also very helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommend Advanced Drive to anyone looking to aquire their licence. -
Many thanks to PJ Dunne for his fantastic preparation, guidance and support. It was thanks to him that I passed the C category exam. Great guy, great instructor, fantastic person, I recommend it. At the same time, a heartfelt thanks to Aoife for helping me find a lesson.
--Galway,Tomasz Wojcik,August 2, 2022 -
I am delighted to say that I just passed my bus driving test. The teachers and driving instructors at Advance drive are very knowledgeable and professional.
--Galway,Khalid Ahmed,July 28, 2022
I was a bit nervous about the driving and the test preparation, but they were very patient. They encouraged and prepared me so well that I passed my test the first time.
I highly recommend advance drive to everyone. -
Passed the bus test first time. Advance Driving made that happen. They organised everything and there is no way I would have done it without their assistance advice help and instructions.
--,Bob Bradley,July 28, 2022
Aoife and Emma- thanks for all help with lesson times. Lectures Ronnie and Tom, some day I hope to be as knowledgeable as ye guys, unreal. I’ve a long way to go tho. Denis- a very big thank you for your expert instruction on driving. You were brilliant.
Thanks Advance again . Highly recommend Advance -
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
--,Conor Flaherty,July 28, 2022 -
I have just completed my “C” Truck Licence and passed on the first attempt, thanks to PJ Dunne who is a phenomenal Truck Driving Instructor: Also I had great support and assistance in preparing for my CPC practical. The structure of the lessons are second to none. I really like the fact that I had a pre test hour before my test on the day, which prepared me well and settled my nerves ! I cant thank PJ enough, and the Advance team, who were extremely accommodating when booking my lessons, which often had to be re-scheduled due to my work load. I will be preparing to commit to my D licence in the Autumn with the Advance Team in Galway. Many thanks to all. Sass O Flynn
--Galway,Sass O Flynn,July 19, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Sean Heanue,July 18, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Tiago Narcizo,July 18, 2022 -
I want to say a massive thank you to the Advance Drive team, especially Martin and Aoife.
--Galway,Olga Sandys,July 15, 2022
Firstly, every time I contacted advance drive I was greeted by Aoife who went over and beyond to help as much she could in regards to lessons, booking me in, changing slots and replying to emails.
However, I owe a huge thanks to Martin, my instructor for all my 22 lessons! From start to finish he gave it his all, and I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher. He made sure I was all set for my test, which meant first go I passed with flying colours! I highly recommend him, and advance drive overall, and wish them the very best. -
I’m euphoric, I passed the C Truck Licence which now allows us to head off into the sunset in our gorgeous huge camper van.
Under Noel’s tuition from Advance Drive every minute of every hour was spent learning and correcting and improving and more learning until we reached our goal.
In my opinion Noel has the perfect balance – he brought a joyous ambience to the cab with his lovely lighthearted demeanour.
He instilled a confidence in me and I always left the driving session feeling chuffed.Thank you Noel .
Mary Clancy
--Ballybane,Mary Clancy,June 21, 2022 -
To Phillip , Gerry and all the crew in Advance Drive, thanks for all your help and encouragement in making sure I passed my Bus driving test and gaining my C P C card. To Vincent who gave me my driving lessons, Ronald and Tom who did our case study and C P C modules, Evelyn who helped us with Career planning, Maddie who did the First Responder course, Mike who did my pre test run and Gerry who was with me during my C P C practical Thanks for all your help.
--Monivea,Michael Burke,June 21, 2022
Regards Mike Burke -
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.
--Galway,Una Mc Mahon,June 10, 2022 -
Great company I found all the staff very helpful. Vincent was a excellent instructor made you feel relaxed in all aspects.I also had Denis a great help .I would recommend this company to any person wishing to get the driving test
--Galway,michael o sullivan,June 10, 2022 -
Would definitely recommend advance drive for any learner driver. The team in the office are very friendly and helpful and my instructor Martin was fantastic in helping me feel confident and prepared before the test.
Thanks a mil to all 🙂
--,Sibeal,June 10, 2022 -
Have to say a huge thanks to the team at advance passed my d license and cpc with gerry a great instructor and staff in office were v helpful I would highly recommend them
--Galway,Deirdre donnellan,June 10, 2022 -
I had Vincent as my instructor for the bus, he was excellent, very friendly, very informative and really professional. My 2 hours lessons just flew by with him! Thanks to the guys in the office and on reception too, great bunch a lads! Now I’m a professional bus driver and I’m delighted!!!
--Galway,Sorcha Dowd,June 10, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Darragh Lillis,June 2, 2022 -
Very good Driving school Advance Drive, Got my Bus, Truck and forklift license’s there, every body Top class and professional. Very good instructors Denis, Lee and Ron for CPC’s.
--Galway,Paul Coen,June 2, 2022 -
Passed my cpc and rigid test first go thanks a million Denis (driving instructor) and Ronald (cpc training) great training given by both.
--Galway,Andrew,June 2, 2022 -
Thanks to Advance Drive team and Pj Dunne he’s great Instructor. Passed C and CPC test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
--,Dainius,May 23, 2022 -
I found Advance Drive very helpfull and professional when doing my Rigid Truck Licence. I had PJ Dunne as an instructer and found him great. Went through every aspect of the course in a very professional way and would recommend them to anyone. Great bunch and thanks again for everything👍
--Spiddal,Declan Thornton,May 18, 2022 -
Passed my D1 Test with the help of the wonderful staff at Advance Drive. Gerry is an excellent instructor; his attention to detail, and friendly patient manner really puts you at ease.
--,Patsy McCormack,May 12, 2022
many Thanks. -
Passed my artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
--,Shane,May 12, 2022 -
Passed my driving test last Friday after completing lessons with Vas! He is an amazing instructor and helped me every step of the way. Everyone else at the Advance Drive team were also very friendly and professional. Thanks a mil!
--,Tilbe,May 11, 2022 -
Passed my rigid truck test Tuesday, big thanks to advance drive and Philip, And my instructor Anton
--Athlone,Niall Keady,May 11, 2022 -
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
--,Noel Fleming,May 11, 2022 -
Passed my D licence on first attempt and opened up another career opportunity. Thanks to the excellent guidance and tuition by Gerry B. Many thanks.
--Galway,Alan Doyle,May 11, 2022 -
Thanks to Advance Drive and Mike he’s great Instructor. Passed C test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
--Limerick,PATRICK BUNI,May 11, 2022 -
Passed my D license with the excellent help of Mike
--Galway,Alan McCabe,May 11, 2022
who has a calm and focussed approach from his many years of experience. The staff at Advance are most helpful and you feel confident that once to listen and practice what you are taught the test won’t be a problem. -
Passed my D license with the excellent help of Mike
--Galway,Alan McCabe,April 5, 2022
who has a calm and focussed approach from his many years of experience. The staff at Advance are most helpful and you feel confident that once to listen and practice what you are taught the test won’t be a problem. -
Thanks to Advance Drive and driving instructor Mike. Passed Bus test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
--Galway,Thomas Keane,April 5, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Patrick Newe,April 5, 2022 -
I had Vas as my driving instructor, nicest guy you could ever meet, very helpful and a great instructor
--Galway,George,April 5, 2022 -
I went to Advance Drive for mini bus lessons and thankfully passed my test last Tuesday.
--Galway,Patricia Callaghan,April 5, 2022
I got held up on taking my test as Covid just came in when I had started with the lessons. I found Mike in the earlier lessons I took to be very good & helpfull and in the last few lessons I took with Gerry Burke I found him also very good & helpfull.
I would strongly recommend them both if you want to sign up with Advance Drive.
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Passed my CE test first time thanks for advance drive, all thanks to Dezzie’s 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. Advance provide an excellent service and I would highly recommend them .
--Galway,Aidan Mullins,March 28, 2022 -
Thanks to everyone at advance for being so helpful and accomadating.
--Galway,Aodhan Walsh,March 28, 2022 -
Passed my driving test first time today with Pat as my instructor. He gave me great help and guidance and helped me gain confidence while driving.
--Westside,Clare,March 28, 2022 -
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 !
--Galway,Sean McInerney,March 16, 2022
Sean -
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.
--Shannon harbour,Laurence hayes,March 16, 2022 -
Just passed my driving test. Could not have done it without the help and support of Advance Drive. My instructor, Adam, was fantastic. He had so much patience with me and never did I feel under massive pressure. He really helped me get to grips with areas I was having great dfficulty with. He had faith in me when I didn’t and that meant the world to me. Also helped bring my stress levels down so a massive thank you to Adam. The people in the office were always exceptionally kind and friendly to me and for that I say thank you so much. Really appreciated. Overall I really enjoyed working with Advance Drive. Would recommend them to anyone who would like to learn to drive.
--Galway,Cullen Gibbons,March 16, 2022 -
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!
--,Caitriona McMahon,March 4, 2022 -
I am delighted to have passed my D bus test on the first attempt. I was lucky enough to have 2 different instructors – Noel and Gerry. I feel both instructors had a different style of teaching and I definitely learned different things from each of them. They were both very thorough in making sure I was ready for the test and confident in the test procedure.
--Galway,Marie,March 4, 2022
The office staff are exceptional. They are accommodating and considerate. They know their job and they were great to call me and offer me an extra lesson before my test, when a slot became available.
Before passing my test, I was already recommending Advance Drive to people who have asked me about getting a bus license. -
I passed my C+E driving test recently. Many thanks to both my instructors, Noel and Lee. Professionalism, a lot of patience and great knowledge. Highly recommend to everyone.
--Galway,Karol Glogowski,March 3, 2022 -
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 .
--Galway,Des Roche,March 3, 2022
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. -
Great company with great staff.From start to finish they really took care of me. Very accommodating, they will always do their best to move things around if needed. I had a great experience with my instructor Corey, very patient, personalable and a great builder of confidence. Got my test passed, thank you to Corey and everyone at Advance Drive!
--,Patrick Griffin,February 25, 2022 -
– Instructor: Vas is an excellent instructor, very careful with details; aways show the exact procedures for the exam; point out all the right and wrong maneuvers during the lessons; encourage you and prepare you for the stressful day of the test.
--Knocknacarra, Galway,Guilherme Boratto,February 25, 2022
– Driving centre: it was the only driving centre I found with available agenda for a short period; They have both manual and automatic cars; They have a good price; They are flexible; They always answer you very quick. -
I passed my rigid test today with advance drive. Couldn’t recommend them enough. Fantastic company to deal with and my instructor Anton was brilliant. Thanks again. Onwards and upwards. Onto the next one
--,Leo Gannon,February 25, 2022 -
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
--Galway,Mike,February 23, 2022 -
Passed my car test under instruction of Adam.
--Galway,Cian Kelly,February 23, 2022
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 -
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.
--,Helen Geraghty,February 23, 2022 -
I would like to thank all at advance drive for helping me get my truck licence. To mike my instructor always very helpful and shout out to aoife for organising my lessons. I’d highly recommend advance drive if you need any type of licence
--Galway,Tommy Griffin,February 23, 2022 -
Amazing training, very knowledgeable and professional trainers. Constructive feedback was always provided. I would recommend Advance Drive to everyone.
--Galway,Khalid Ahmed,February 18, 2022 -
Passed my Jeep and Trailer test with my instructor Noel.
--Galway,james aherne,February 17, 2022
From start to finish Noel was brilliant, clear instructions and very good knowledge of all aspects of driving with a trailer. I would like to thank Noel for all his time and hard work. Also the girls in the office were great and they kept in touch with me during the long wait for my test and always sent timely reminders of upcoming lessons.
I will definitely be using Advance drive when I start my ridget truck license.
Thanks again
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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.
--Galway,Andrew Champion,February 17, 2022 -
Was very worried about the process of getting a Rigid license and going through the process of CPC’s, well I feel silly now!
--Galway,Jessica,February 14, 2022
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!!!! -
I just passed my ADI driving test big thanks to my instructor Lee for all his patience and professionalism.
--Galway,Sandra Canavan,February 14, 2022
Great team at Advance Drive the ladies at reception are very friendly and helpful with appointments.
Would highly recommend them. -
Thanks to advance drive and team for the wonderful support throughout my driver training.
--Galway,Oisin,February 14, 2022
Can’t recommend them enough.
My instructor Dezzie was top class and I have him thank for passing my test first time. -
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.
--County Crusheen,John Tynan,February 7, 2022
Good luck going forward, mind yourself on the road now, Johnnie T. -
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.
--,Conan shine,February 3, 2022 -
Cannot recommend Noel at advance drive enough, he is brilliant. He is very patient and explains everything very well. Passed my jeep and trailer test first time thanks to him.
--Galway,Cara O Connell,February 3, 2022 -
I found everyone very helpful and supportive while having my driving lessons. I felt ready and confident when my test came around. Vincent was my driving instructor and I found him great, the girls in the office were very helpful in organising the lessons. I would highly recommend Advance Drive.
--Athenry,Mary Donnellan,February 3, 2022 -
I would highly recommend Advance Drive. I have passed my test first time around and I couldn’t have done it without the great guidance from Vas, my instructor. Vas was very patient with me starting off and continued this way up until the day of my test. Emma from Advance Drive was also always a pleasure to deal with over the phone.
--,Klaudia Kuczynska,February 1, 2022 -
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.
--Galway,Keelan Lynch,February 1, 2022 -
Passed on the first go thanks to Pat who was a great instructor with a lot of patience. Any things I was having trouble with, he continued to go through them with me until I was comfortable and also made sure to drill in the simple things for me.
--Galway,Sean O'Flaherty,February 1, 2022 -
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.
--,Rachel Banks,February 1, 2022 -
I had Pat as my driving instructor and passed my test on the 2nd time of asking. Pat is a wonderful teacher, very calm, patient and understanding, he gave great advice on learning to drive and how to pass my test. The entire team are very accomodating and made the process very easy. Thanks to all at advance drive.
--Galway,Kevin Lawlor,February 1, 2022 -
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.
--Co Clare,John Walsh,January 27, 2022 -
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
--Athlone,James Jnr hughes,January 27, 2022 -
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!
--Galway,Lorna Forde,January 27, 2022 -
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!!
--Galway,Tara,January 26, 2022 -
Thanks to all in Advance Drive for helping me pass my truck test today. The whole team are great from the first point of contact with Aoife, to each of the instructors bringing their own insights and experiences. A very special thanks to PJ Dunne, who brought it all together in the nick of time! Meeting me at 6am for the last brush up is going above and beyond the call of duty! Some man for one man. Thank you.
--Galway,John Sweeney,January 20, 2022 -
I passed my bus test yesterday. Many thanks to both my instructors, Noel and Gerry. Professionalism, a lot of patience and great knowledge. A clear and helpful system of booking lessons and great contact with the office. Highly recommend to everyone.
--Galway,Jaroslaw Kander,January 17, 2022 -
I cannot stress enough on how useful the EDTs as well as practice sessions have been for me.
Simon and Brian gave very insightful feedback. The last few sessions with Flan were extremely helpful and he took great pain in helping me with the GMIT roundabout as well as with the reverse around the corner.
The office staff is brilliant in handling all the requests, cancellations and rescheduling of the sessions.
The entire team is highly professional and supportive.
--Galway,Viren Phansalkar,January 17, 2022 -
I started with zero knowledge of bus driving. Advance Drive took me all the way to being a fully qualified driver. To say the least: I am grateful. Special thanks to my instructor Vincent and also to Anton.
--,Vincent Treanor,January 13, 2022 -
Delighted to pass my Category D Bus test on my first attempt. Thanks to all at Advance Drive, a professional company who ate to be highly recommended.
--Galway,John Carr,January 13, 2022
A special word of thanks to my fantastic instructor Noel.
Noel is professional, knowledgeable, informative and good craic too. On meeting I was immediately put at ease and what followed was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
If you want to learn to drive and pass your test, Noel is the instructor you want to book.
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Massive thanks to advance drive for all there help. Noel and Aoife went above and beyond to help me pass my bus driving test on my first try. Noel was a great instructor overall a great experience.
--Galway,Marty Daly,December 20, 2021 -
Professional people. Lovely to work with them.
--Galway,Manuel,December 20, 2021
They have patience and they teach you everything.
I would always recomand them. -
I just passed my B driving licence today and I wouldn’t do it without amazing instructors Adam and Brian in Advance Drive. Thank you for your patience, your support, your lessons, calming me down and preparing for the test day!
--,Zofia,December 20, 2021
The best instructors and best driving school on Galway! -
I highly recommend Advance Drive, Corey was a great instructor and Emma in the office accommodated my lessons with pretty short notice. I passed my test on the first try and that was definitely down to the help of Corey. Thanks a mill for all your help!
--Galway,Carol Walsh,December 14, 2021 -
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!
--Galway,Kirsten,December 14, 2021 -
Big thanks again to advance for all their help in getting me my truck license. Noel Dezzie and Aoife were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Highly professional team very accommodating and pleasant to deal with. Vehicles were kept to a very high standard and a pleasure to drive. I would highly recommend anyone doing their truck or bus license to look no further than advance. Thanks again to all at advance
--Galway,Artie Greer,December 8, 2021 -
Passed my C Test first time.
--Roscommon,Eamon Duke,December 8, 2021
Thanks to Anton for preparing me for the test.
He is a real professional and made it very easy for me..
Thanks to Aoife and all the team at Advance Drive for organising everything , I highly recommend them.. -
Passed my truck test first go!!
--Galway,Stephen Cunningham,November 30, 2021
Aoife you’re a legend sorting the times and days for everything.
Anton, Noel and Dessie can’t thank you guys enough. Made me so relaxed and comfortable driving. Methods you guys teach and the professionalism shown is out on its own!!
Can’t thank you guys enough. -
Completed my C licence with advanced drive, passed first time. Huge thanks to Mike, Philip and the rest of the crew! Great company, highly recommended
--,ROBERT VAGASI,November 26, 2021 -
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 !
--Galway,Noel Hume,November 26, 2021 -
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!
--Galway,Derek Burke,November 17, 2021 -
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.
--Galway,Varina,November 10, 2021 -
I passed my car driving test last week, I booked to few last minute lessons with advance Drive and if it wasn’t for my instructor I really don’t think I would have passed! The instructor was so patient and gave me so many good tips to help me drive better! I’d highly recommend taking lessons here!
--,Tara,November 10, 2021 -
The Advance Drive driving course is a great experience.
--Galway,Krystian Bozek,November 1, 2021
Dezzie was my driving instructor – Nice person – Profesional in every way – An individual approach to each of his students.
Thank you. -
Thanks all in advance for your help with my bus licence great team and great service special thanks to Mike top instructor.
--Galway,Joe Clancy,October 29, 2021 -
Can not recommend enough passed my driving test and all thanks to PJ. He was so patient knowledgeable and helpful. Put me at ease straight away. Thanks so much for all your help. Keep up the great work!
--Galway,Janet,October 29, 2021 -
Passed my category b driving test on the first go. Would highly recommend advance drive, both instructors I had were great, when I first came to advance drive I had no driving experience at all and through their patience and encouragement I managed to get my license.
--Galway,Hannah Duggan,October 6, 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.
--Joe Duane,Galway,October 6, 2021 -
Just to say that Noel was a super instructor and what a great personality for the job!!! Thanks Micheál.
--GALWAY,Micheal,October 6, 2021 -
Could not Recommend higher!
--Galway,Jacob Donlon,September 21, 2021
Waited all year to begin the Delivery Driver course which ended up being delayed due to Covid. Waited an extra 4 months and it was still worth the wait!
All the staff were exceptional. My instructor, Mark, is the best driving instructor in Galway! I have him to thank for passing my test first go! -
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.
--Athlone,Emma C,September 3, 2021 -
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.
--Galway,Shauna Diffley,August 31, 2021 -
I passed my rigid test previously with Advance Drive and yesterday my jeep and trailer test, both on the first time, thanks to the great team at Advance Drive. All the staff are friendly, helpful and professional. Dezzie and Noel are great instructors. They keep everything calm and relaxed, whilst having a great way of helping you learn and correct any bad habits you may have picked up. Would highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone looking to pass a test. Keep up the great work
--Galway,Caitriona Leonard,August 31, 2021 -
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!
--Clare,Cillian Garry,August 23, 2021 -
Advance Drive was a great option to complete my EDT in the way to obtain the Irish driving license.
--GORT,ANALIA GAIDIMAUSKAS,August 23, 2021
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! -
“Highly Recommended”
--Ennis,PJ McAleer,August 18, 2021
I highly recommend Advance drive to every person out there who is willing to obtain their licence in any category. I’ve gained new driving strategies and techniques, driving with discipline that helps you to be a safe driver on the road in different traffic conditions. Noel my bus instructor was very knowledgeable and professional and helped me relax through what can be very stressful situation – thanks ADVANCE DRIVE for helping me obtain my Bus licence . -
Done the artic with advance dezzie was my instructor and you could not ask for anyone better he was brilliant
--Galway,John Spellman,August 18, 2021 -
Passed my rigid and artic first time with advance drive, the staff were great can’t recommend highly enough!
--Galway,William Doyle,August 12, 2021 -
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 !
--,Chris Rowley,July 7, 2021 -
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
--Circular road Galway,Margaret Rogers,July 7, 2021 -
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 💯
--Dublin,Ailbhe,July 7, 2021 -
Just passed my bus course with advance in conjunction with GRETB. I had Vincent as my instructor and he is excellent would highly recommend him for anyone thinking off getting the bus or truck licence. The staff are very helpful from start to finish from meeting Phillip when you first join to Emma and Aoife and Lee who are always there to help with any questions you need answered. Ronald took us for cpc training and has years of experience and makes it easy to learn.
--Athlone,Conor Moran,July 7, 2021
Cant recommend Advance Drive highly enough. -
Just passed my Bus D licence today.
--Galway,Stephen Carr,July 7, 2021
From Aoife and Emma at the front of house to Ronald and Vincent out on the road it has been a pleasure to do the course. Very professional, friendly and always there to help and give advice.
Thank you very much Advance Drive. -
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
--Athlone,Andrew Joyce,June 15, 2021 -
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.
--Knocknacarra, Galway,Aakash Amar,May 10, 2021 -
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.
--Westside, Galway,Enda Fahey,May 5, 2021 -
Thank you so much to Vas for helping me to pass my test! He is a fantastic teacher, so knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of lessons.
--,Ruth Marlborough,May 5, 2021 -
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.
--Galway,Micheál O Briain,May 5, 2021 -
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.
--Galway,William,May 5, 2021 -
Just got my C licence first try .
--Galway,Bosco o Halloran,May 5, 2021
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. -
Just got my C licence first try .
--Galway,Bosco o Halloran,April 26, 2021
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. -
Massive thank you to my super instructor Noel who was patient and considerate and helped me gain confidence and knowledge to pass my test while still making a challenging experience an enjoyable one! Everyone in the office is brilliant too – very helpful, professional and flexible. Highly recommend, 5 star team!
--,Saoirse Horgan,April 26, 2021 -
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.
--,Laura A,April 20, 2021 -
Fantastic journey with Advance Drive. Special thanks to Anton and Lee for the great instruction and a very special word to the lovely Aoife for the smiling face and keeping the ship running smoothly!
--Merlin Park, Galway,Eugene Laverty,April 1, 2021 -
I had a great experience with Advance Drive. Before starting lessons I was so unconfident on the road and now having passed my test, I feel I have improved so much. My instructor Vas, was always clear and encouraging to me, even in moments when I made mistakes. Highly recommended!
--Galway,Michaela Neylan,March 23, 2021 -
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 😁😁😁
--Loughrea, Galway,Tausif Jillan,March 18, 2021 -
I would highly recommended Advance drive, Great service all round. Anton is a very good instructor. Thanks
--Galway,Lloyd,March 10, 2021 -
The Team at Advance drive are a 1st class team from the moment you enter the premises to every detail of your lesson. Everything is covered and perfected to make your driving lesson experience a easy an enjoyable way to learn to drive and successfully pass your test. The instructors are experienced and know exactly how to deal with every driver. From the unexperienced 1st time driver to the experienced professional driver. They will bring you through to successfully pass your test. I have experience with Advance for almost 20 years and have successfully passed all my driving test 1st time with Advance drive .
--Galway,Mark Greaney,March 9, 2021
Bus and Rigid. Next up Artic lessons and I am confident that Advance drive will get me successfully through this test also.
Well done all at Advance drive -
Great Instructors (Michael, Lee , Anton) just passed my D Licence. Thanks for all the help and great patience 🙂
--galway,Cezary Porowski,March 1, 2021 -
Brilliant experience thanks so much too all the team. Highly recommended
--Galway,Liam Walsh,February 23, 2021 -
Very happy with advance drive training centre,
--Galway,Alan Heffernan,February 23, 2021
Passed my rigid truck licence with them and great service from office staff to instructors. -
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
--Offaly,Patrick barrett,February 19, 2021 -
Done a course in advance drive and every member of staff were so helpful and kind, made me feel really relaxed about doing the car driving test
--Galway,Jordan Fogerty,February 17, 2021 -
Huge thanks to everyone at Advance drive, what a professional outfit they are, special thanks to Anton on helping me get over the line for my D1, excellent tutor who is tough but fair and we had the craic and a few laughs along the way. Thanks Again..
--,John scully,February 16, 2021 -
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
--Killucan,Carmel,February 16, 2021 -
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. 🙂
--Galway,Katie,February 11, 2021 -
ADVANCE DRIVE are a great driving school.
To Aoife and Emma for organizing lessons at such short notice once again – it was much appreciated and didn’t go un-noticed.
To Dezzie – what an instructor. His attention to detail is crucial for you if you want to pass your test first time round.
His guidance and methods are so easy to understand and makes the journey enjoyable.Pick up the phone right now and call them – you wont be sorry the day you get your test result!
Much appreciated again,
--Galway,Alan Paul More,February 11, 2021
Alan -
My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
--Galway,Martin,February 9, 2021 -
Thanks to all at advance drive for helping me pass my car driving test first time, would highly recommend their driving instructor, very good at his job! Thanks to all again!!
--Roscommon,Michelle neary,February 9, 2021 -
I passed my C1 driving test today thanks to the professional and helpful staff at aAdvance Drive. I cannot recommend them enough by far the best place to go for any driving needs. I am truly grateful to Lee my driving instructor. Thanks a million.
--Galway,Megan Jinks,February 4, 2021 -
JUST PASSED MY BUS TEST TODAY,THANKS TO EVERYONE AT ADVANCED DRIVE FROM THE OFFICE STAFF TO INSTRUCTORS WELL DONE TO EVERYONE AND TO MY EXCEPTIONAL INSTRUCTOR ,LEE WHO HAD THE PATIENCE ,PRESERVERNCE,AND EXCEPTIONAL INTUITION IN GETTING ME TO MANAGE A BUS ,ITS A JOURNEY THAT I THOURGHLY ENJOYED AND LEARNED SO MUCH .IF ANYONE HAS AN INTEREST IN BECOMMING A BUS DRIVER I CAN HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE FOR PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTION ,GREAT POSITIVE FEEDBACK ,AND MOST IMPORTANTLY INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO MANAGE A BUS SAFELY.THIS IS A SKILL YOU WILL HAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE,SO ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE LIKE I DID ,”ITS NOT THE TEST THAT WAS THE MAIN GOAL BUT THE JOURNEY ALONG THE WAY IN GETTING TO THE END GOAL WHICH IS TO PASS YOUR TEST,I THINK THAT THE EXPERIENCES ALONG THE WAY ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS PASSING YOUR TEST.
--TUAM,EUGENE FLYNN,February 3, 2021
I DO WISH YOU THE BEST IF YOU INTEND TAKING BUS LESSONS AGAIN I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ADVANCE DRIVE ,GALWAY FOR ALL INSTRUCTIONAL NEEDS,THEY ARE SIMPLY A CLASS ABOVE THE REST !AND ALWAYS REMEMBER ……….THAT A BUS IS 5 TIMES BIGGER THEREFORE 5 TIMES SLOWER!!!!!!!!!!
EUGE FLYNN
FEBURARY 1ST/2021 -
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
--Galway,john cave,January 25, 2021 -
Passed my test today and I cannot recommend Noel enough! He was extremely patient and reassuring and helps you gain the confidence to drive! Emma at the office was so lovely and answered any questions I had with regards to payments and lessons. I’m recommending Advance Drive to all my friends! Thank you!
--,Maryam Galander,January 25, 2021 -
I highly recommend Dezzie my driving instructor at Advance Drive who prepared me extremely well for my driving test. I passed the Bus test first time. Great bus driving training course run by the GRETB and Advance Drive. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive. I recommend them to anyone looking to pass any of the driving tests. Great experience, thank you.
--Galway,Jonathan Cripps,January 25, 2021 -
I just passed my bus driving test today with Advance Drive. I am delighted with all the help and support I received from all members of the school, my tutors and my fantastic instructor Dezzie. I am grateful that I could be a part of this course and can’t thank enough to everyone in Advanced Drive.
--Galway,Marcin Urbankowski,January 20, 2021
I can highly recommend this driving school! -
I just passed my bus test and I have Dezzie,my Instructor to thank for it.He’s the most patient Instructer imaginable.He has a memory like a computer so you get away with nothing 😀.Thanks so much to everyone at Advance for all the help. Brendan
--Galway City,Brendan Mulhaire,January 19, 2021 -
I was absolutely delighted to pass my driving test after my lessons with Advance Drive. Everyone at this company are so friendly and helpful, from the instructors to everyone at the office. With the help of Pat and Vas as my instructors I felt completely prepared and at ease on the day of my test. Will recommend Advance Drive to anyone looking to do their lessons.
--Galway,Rachel,January 19, 2021 -
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
--Westside Galway,Christopher Connolly,January 12, 2021 -
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
--Galway,Ted Brennan,January 12, 2021 -
I don’t normally leave reviews but I feel compelled to with the absolutely fantastic service I received. The advance Drive team were so helpful with anything I needed professional and friendly made learning to drive an absolute pleasure highly recommended.
--Galway,Derek o Connor,January 11, 2021 -
Passed bus test today full D thanks to Lee my instructor, Aoife and all the team in advance great experience all round and true professionals. Highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing the test, keep up the good work full marks..
--Galway,Brian Jarvis,January 8, 2021
Brian Jarvis -
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.
--Claregalway.,Seamus Greally.,January 5, 2021 -
Noel was patient and prudent.
--Galway,AJ,January 5, 2021
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. -
From my initial contact to passing my test I could not have been happier with the high level of service I received. Aoife and all the staff working in their Ballybane Office were approachable, informative and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Driving / Driving Tests and timescales involved.
--Galway,Peadar,December 16, 2020
Dezzie was my Driving Instructor and he displayed all of the aforementioned traits and more. He is also very good at catering for each persons desired method of learning as well as simply being “sound as a pound”.
I have nothing but the highest regard for all the staff at Advance Drive and can confidently recommend them to anyone looking to get any kind of Driving Licence.
Go raibh míle maith agaibh agus bí sabháilte, Peadar 🤙☘️ -
Passed my CE driving test today. Big thanks to Dezzie for giving good advices and passing my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff.
--,Pawel Wziatek,December 16, 2020
Pawel -
Recently passed my C class Rigid truck licence test after being taught by Vincent at ADVANCE DRIVE. His way, manner and vast experience was a great help.
I would like to thank him for his patience and great tuition and wish him well in the future, Thank you also to Emma and Aoife for their on the ball assistance through these recent tough times..Wish me luck with the bus….
--Athlone,Shane Mc Loughlin,December 15, 2020 -
Big thanks to Anton and Michael for helping me get my C license. And to Aoife and Emma for making my life easier!!! Definitely recommend going with Advance Drive.
--Galway,Kevin Mc Philbin,December 15, 2020 -
Recently completed my C class Rigid truck licence with advance drive ,
--Galway,Ultan O' Byrne,December 7, 2020
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 . -
Amazing lessons, great instructors and a very central location in Galway city. This is definitely a 5 star driving school.
Both office staff – Aoife and Emma were always on hand to organize lessons at very short notice along with being very helpful and professional.
My instructors Lee and Anton were hugely influential upon passing my category C driving test. What you will learn from these two guys will not only benefit you during your driving test but also in your future driving life especially when it comes to your safety and well being on the road.
--Galway,Alan Paul More,December 3, 2020
No need to google anybody else – you have found the best instructors right here.
Thanks all. -
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.
--Galway,Andrew foy,December 2, 2020 -
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
--Galway,Aisling McGrath,November 25, 2020 -
Just Passed my C1 driving Test today thanks to my instructor Dezzie. He was very patient and helpful during my C1 lessons. Thanks to His hard work I passed my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff in there.
--Galway,Shonagh Gilligan,November 24, 2020
Shonagh -
I passed my test first time thanks to my driving instructor, Noel, at Advance Drive. I would highly recommend as I couldn’t have asked for a better learning experience as he was helpful, encouraging and prepared me very well for my test. Thanks again.
--Galway,Ruth,November 13, 2020 -
Passed my CE driving test, Dezzie was my Driving Instructor.
--,Joseph,November 9, 2020
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 -
Just passed my C+E exam thanks to my instructor Dezzie.
--,Piotr Kucharski,November 6, 2020
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 -
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.
--,Jonathan,November 6, 2020 -
Thank you to all at advance drive with the help of passing an other test C.E artic first time. Very helpful in the office with schedule lessons and a great instructor Dezzie all ways help full and understanding would recommend advance drive to any one looking for help to get thow any test. Thank you again to all at advance drive
--Roscommon,Keith Dimambro,November 6, 2020 -
Just passed my C+E exam thanks to my instructor Dezzie.
--,Piotr Kucharski,November 5, 2020
Thank you for your hard work and patiance during our lessons. I strongly recommend Advance Drive Galway.
Thanks to all Very helpfull Staff members and instructors.
Kind regards
Piotr Kucharski -
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.
--,Stephen Barrett,November 5, 2020 -
Big thanks to Anton and Lee for all the help in passing the Artic test, Michael for all the help with the Bus test, and Aoife in the office for organising all the lessons without any hassle. Very thorough, professional and good craic aswell. Would recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to get lessons. Thanks again.
--Galway,Gavin,October 14, 2020 -
Couldn’t have asked for a better driving experience. A huge thank you to you all at Advance Drive – everything was so professional and helpful, they were always quick to respond and accommodate (especially with COVID and post-lockdown), and were all so pleasant to deal with! Noel was amazing as well – such a good and patient instructor and a great person!
--Galway,Zoe Langsdale,September 30, 2020 -
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!
--Galway,Julie,September 9, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,Emer,September 7, 2020 -
I cannot reccomend Advance Drive enough for new drivers!
--Galway,Clodagh,September 4, 2020
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! -
‘I had a fantastic experience learning how to drive a bus with this company. My main instructor was Lee and I would highly recommend him as well as the company in question. Thank you for all your assistance and support during my time with you.’
--Galway,Tomas Conneely,September 2, 2020 -
A huge thanks to ADVANCE DRIVE for helping me pass driving test D category. Dezzie was an excellent driving instructor. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
--Galway,ZORAN ZEKIC,August 28, 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
--Galway,Jim Daly,August 26, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,John conneely,August 19, 2020 -
My instructor was very thorough and was very patient. He was clear with all his instructions and answered all my questions. He was very professional and friendly.
--Galway,Jack Keighrey,August 17, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,Garret,August 12, 2020 -
Great atmosfere and Professional training.
--Galway,Grzegorz,August 8, 2020
I passed all tests first time with Advance.
Thank you all at Advance Drive.
Highly recommended. -
Thanks to all @ advancedrive, passed my C rigid test today, special thanks to Vincent our excellent instructor. Also thanks to Shane and Trevor excellent instructors on the reach and Counter-balance. All done as part of our training course run by the GRETB and ADVANCEDRIVE. Get on the road with advancedrive. Excellent training.
--,Stephen Barrett,August 8, 2020 -
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!
--Roscommin,Adam cox,August 7, 2020 -
Passed truck test first time thanks to very friendly, professional people all through Advance Drive. Thanks to Vincent and all the staff. Would highly recommend them.
--edenderry,ALBERT JACKMAN,August 7, 2020 -
Big thanks to Vincent and all involved in advance drive highly recommend advance drive thanks for everything 🚚🚛🚛
--,Tom Murtagh,August 6, 2020 -
Passed my bus licence first time last week. I had Lee as my instructor and he had me very well prepared for the test. He knows his stuff. I found all of the staff at Advance Drive to be very professional and courteous. Would have no hesitation in recommending them to others.
--Tuam,Michael,August 6, 2020 -
Big thanks for Dezzie and Mike for their help in passing my rigid test. Great service from Advance Drive; highly recommended.
--Galway,P.J.,August 6, 2020 -
Just passed my test first time today! Pat was a great instructor, put me at ease from my first lesson and more importantly I went into my test calm and prepared. Big thanks also to all in the office also who helped me book some last minute pre-test lessons. I’ll be recommending advance drive to anyone I know who’s thinking of applying for the driving test.
--Galway,Deirdre,August 6, 2020 -
Thanks to my professional and patient instructor Anton for passed my rigid truck license.
Also to dessie on the day of the test, helped make me ready and calm.Would highly recommend advance drive for the professionalism and guidance from front of house through to the instructors.
Thanks again to all at advance.
--Galway,Joseph,July 20, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,David,July 20, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,Jimmy,July 20, 2020 -
Just want to thank all the staff at advance for the help especially “Dessie” who I had for my lessons for HGV he was real pro
--Galway,Martin,July 14, 2020
Highly recommend advance drive ! -
I just passed my Category D (Bus) with Advance Drive. Lee was excellent with providing me with enough knowledge needed to be a safe and competent road user (the very skills needed to pass the driving test). By test day, I could see my confidence soaring comparing the first day I got behind the wheel.
I can honestly say I never went into a driving test as comfortable, relaxed and confident as I did today, all thanks to Lee’s professionalism and experience.
--Galway,Keian Conti,July 13, 2020 -
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
--galway,regis golding,July 13, 2020
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
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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!!
--Galway,Lucas Necchi,July 10, 2020
thank you for everything guys!! 🙏🙌 -
i cant say enough good things about advance drive all there staff are excellent i now have my rigid and artic licence and 3 types of fork lifts and safe pass
--galway and roscommon,regis golding,July 4, 2020
and all instructors were top class they have a no nonsense approach they push you when needed for your own good to get you as good as possible for your test
aoife is excellent at her job.
, friendly and knows all the info you need straight off vincent was my instructor for the rigid and got me through first time tops class
dessie was my instructor for the artic he doesnt miss a thing but thats good he got me trough first time deserves a medal
thanks to gerry and philip for all the guidance and putting me on the right path
this company is not all about talking money of you its about you getting through the test and i felt this from the first phone call
many thanks to all involved
best regards
regis golding -
Thanks to Advance Drive, especially to Lee Mulligan, my driving instructor, which make easy for me to pass first time my driving test for a C category.
I am so happy because I am part of these team of professionals, and I will recommend Advance Drive to everyone who wants to learn to drive properly.Thank you Lee, thank you Advance Drive !!!
--Galway,Vasile Todosi,June 16, 2020 -
Just passed my test today. Would not of been able to do it without the help of my instructor Vas. He made me feel more at ease and confidence in my driving when I was very nervous. A big thanks to advance drive and my great instructor Vas. Would highly recommend!
--,Crystal Thornton,March 10, 2020 -
I passed my Bus test yesterday and I have to thank my instructor Dezzie for his professional approach in dealing with my lessons and the office staff in Advance Drive so thanks and highly recommended.
--Athenry,Derek Kennedy,March 6, 2020 -
I passed my driving test first time with the help of Vas who is an excellent instructor. He is very calm and encouraging! Perfect instructor for a nervous driver! Couldn’t reccomend him enough! He goes above and beyond to facilitate his students!
--Galway,Rosemarie,February 28, 2020 -
Thanks to advance drive and all there staff especially mike for giving me the lessons . He made it so easy for me to pass , Mike goes through everything very throughly and makes sure you are ready before you go for your test . It’s a good instructor that will get you to pass your test but a great instructor to get a clean sheet and that’s what Mike did . Thanks again to all of ye in advance, I can’t sing enough of your praises
--,Francis nee,February 27, 2020 -
Just passed my driving test with Advance drive. I could not have done it without the help of instructor Vas. His knowledge and teaching has given me all the right tools to be a good driver moving forward. A really nice guy and highly recommend ..Thank you Vas and Advance drive.
--Galway,Paul Flaherty,February 20, 2020 -
Taking Mini-Bus driving lessons with Advance Drive was a great learning experience, highly informative and also enjoyable. Lee, my instructor, was always clear, concise and positive with his directions and remarks and this enabled me to make constant progress through my series of Lessons. Thank you. February 19, 2020.
--,Padraic Frehan,February 19, 2020 -
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
--Galway,Síafra Conroy,February 18, 2020 -
to all in advance drive
--roscommon,regis golding,February 14, 2020
i just passed my test in the ridget truck in roscommon and want to thank all in volved in getting me there from the class tutor james for hes passion and knowlage troughout the course great instructor thanks to shane and ollie for the help in getting us trough the forlift verry good instructors
to gerry and aoife for keeping us all together thank you and all in the office
to vincent my driving instructor he has a great way of getting you to do things the right way without putting you under pressure i felt relaxed at all times
he is not afraid to tell you as it is but in a good way that does not take away your confidence hes top class
i would recommend advance drive highly to anyone thinking of doing a driving course
best regards to all
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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.
--,Paul Mahoney,February 7, 2020 -
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
--Athlone,David Evans,February 7, 2020 -
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
--Galway,Richard King,February 5, 2020 -
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.
--Galway,Bryan Dermody,February 5, 2020 -
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
--galway,komla ahiable,February 5, 2020 -
I Had 10 Lessons With Anton For The Bus & I Passed My Test This Morning First Time Around , I Now Have A Full D Licence Thanks To The Advice Anton Gave Me . I Would Really Recommend This Course If You Are Looking To Get Your Bus Licence . Thank You To Anton & Philip At Advance Driving .
--ATHLONE,STEPHEN BRADY,February 4, 2020 -
I had Vinney and Lee as my instructors and passed first time, very professional and helpful at their job and had me very relaxed and confident going into my test.
--Abbeyknockmoy,Vincent Collins.,February 4, 2020
I can see how Lee won the award for best instructor last year as he puts everything into helping his students. I would definitely recommend Advance Drive for anyone going for a test in any category. -
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.
--Galway,Grainne Holleran,February 4, 2020 -
I made five lessons with Pat and he was great, very helpful, calm, patient, and motivated me to keep trying. It made all the difference for me. Before I met him, all the other instructors were rude on the telephone on the first contact, they were assuming that I was a terrible trainee only because I wanted to change instructors even before they met me personally. Pat treated me differently, with respect and never second-guessed me. So, thank you very much Advanced Drive and Pat for your support
--Galway,Diana,November 5, 2019 -
Had a great learning experience with advance drive.
--Galway,Colm O Donnell,November 5, 2019
Passed the C and CE with advanced and the instructors were brilliant to say the least. They made me feel confident going for the test and helped me pass first time for both categories. Can’t recommend them enough!! 👍 -
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
--Galway,John,October 17, 2019 -
Passed the category D test first. Great instruction from Dezzie from start to finish, throughout all my lessons. Would highly recommend.
--Galway,paul duffy,October 2, 2019 -
Excellent instructors and a first time pass
--Galway,Robert Vagasi,September 17, 2019
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. -
I had a great driving instructor in Dezzie to help me pass and get a D licence, also Aoife in the office go raibh míle maith agaibh
--Conamara,Seán Ó Guairim,September 17, 2019 -
After failing in my test in a different town, I decided to take lessons from Advance Drive. Vas was my instructor. I took only 5 lessons with him and gained my confidence back. He’s very thorough and systematic. He is an excellent instructor. I wish I had taken all my mandatory lessons with him so I wouldn’t have wasted my time and money at the first place. Wherever you live, I highly recommend you to take lessons with him. Thank you so much!
--Galway,Burcin Collins,September 17, 2019 -
I can’t speak highly enough of the team at Advance Drive, I passed the HGV rigid first time with the help of Vincent who was the instructor. He was excellent, very professional, understanding and skillful with the patience of a saint. Philip and Gerry were excellent, they were very helpful and went out of their way to to accomodate me. Finally Aoife, I can only describe Aoife as an absolute little star and a real gem for Advance Drive. I dealt with Aoife regularly and she was brilliant, extremely polite and courteous and just a real pleasure to deal with. Left no stone unturned to make sure everything was right. I would give them 10/10, would definitely recommend them if you want success and a good experience. Thank you very much Advance Drive :o)
--Roscommon,Andriu Mac An tSionnaigh,September 17, 2019 -
Great instructors .
Mostly had Dezzie for artic and rigid . Very professional and understanding.
If anyone is looking for lessons I know what company I’ll recommend. “Advance Drive”A+
Thanks again for helping me pass both !
--Galway,ARTHUR TRAHAN,June 12, 2019 -
Passed my rigid truck test first time after taking lessons with Vincent a top class instructor. Vincent is very down to earth, wonderful at explaining everything & an excellent tutor.
--Roscommon,Joseph Kenny,June 11, 2019 -
Thanks Vas for helping me finally pass my driving test! He’s a great instructor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor in the Galway area.
--Galway,Nathan F,May 4, 2019 -
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!
--Galway,Fiona W,March 27, 2019 -
Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
--Galway,Ray Lawless,March 26, 2019 -
Got my C licence first time with a clean sheet. The lads are great instructors and very knowledgeable and I would highly recommend doing any lesson with them. Also got my forklift ticket with advance and the instructor was very patient and professional and the staff at reception are extremely helpful and friendly. Would highly recommend doing any lesson with them. I’ll be coming back soon for the artic licence. Great service there, there A1
--Clifden,Eamonn o loughlin,March 22, 2019 -
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.
--Galway,Michael O Malley,March 22, 2019 -
Vas and the other instructors were incredibly patient and always kept careful track of what needed to be worked on and I passed my Drivers Test first time around. I definite recommend if you feel you are a nervous driver!
--Galway,Mackinley Raftery,March 21, 2019 -
I was very nervous when starting to learn to drive a bus. I had never driven a bus in my life! But the training and instruction I got was excellent. The information and advice I got from Vincent during the lessons on the road, were very accurate, and he made me feel completely at home when driving the bus. Because of him I felt quite confident the day of the test, and so was delighted when I passed! with only one tick against me. I was absolutely delighted and really appreciated all the effort the Advance Drive Team gave to me. I would recommend them in a heart beat.
--Moylough,Tomas Clancy,February 13, 2019 -
Done category D coach licence with Lee from Advance Drive.Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.Thank You.
--Galway,Szymon Krol,February 13, 2019 -
Thanks to Dezzie and Lee they are very Patient and help full I enjoyable experience guide you through each step of your journey and help you develop lifelong skills to make you a safer road user,very Professional Instructors and extremely helpful office staff to thank you so mush all the best.
--Galway,Yassine,February 13, 2019 -
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
--Tuam,Alin,January 30, 2019 -
I would like to thank and give credit to Advance Driving School for helping me to attain my CPC’s and in helping me pass the driving test. Because of Advance Drive, I am now a qualified bus driver on my first attempt. I cannot recommend them enough for their training program and patience in training me to drive a bus correctly.
--,Kevin Broderick,January 29, 2019 -
I just passed my test 2 days ago and it is all thanks to Vas. He is so patient and kind and makes sure you know everything before your test. Understandably, I was getting a bit nervous before my test and Vas calmed me down and told me I know everything and to just relax. I HIGHLY recommend Vas as a driving instructor.
--galway,Chloe Monaghan,January 25, 2019 -
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!
--Galway,Maura Tierney,January 24, 2019 -
Thank you vas for helping me with my driving lessons and I managed to pass it on the first test, it would not be possible without your help! Your tips regarding what to look out for and common pitfalls were really useful! 🙂
--Galway,Su Ann Cheng,November 13, 2018 -
I had failed the test before (maybe more than once). A few lessons with Garry and I finally passed. An excellent instructor. “Tar and Tyres”, “GOSHO” will always be remembered. Highly recommended. Thanks again Garry.
--,Adrian M,August 11, 2018 -
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank LEE from Advance Drive for getting me through stage 3 ADI.
--Galway,Maureen O’Hara,May 10, 2018
Your patient professional and expert guidance got me to the finishing line.
I can highly recommend Advance Drive for anyone thinking of doing the ADI Training. -
Would highly recommend advance drive.Excellent and clear instructions from Vas. He explained everything clearly and helped boast my confidence.I felt relaxed and well prepared from my test thanks his thorough approach . Thanks again.
--Galway,Lina N,April 12, 2018 -
did my C licence with dessie as my instructer cant say enough good about him passed the first time. The staff in advance cant do enough to help u out, even do tere best to help u get work. Would 100% recommened them to any1. Gonna get my 17 year old lessons tere would not go anywere else. Tey r by far the best around for teaching
--Galway,Paul Black,March 24, 2018 -
I completed my bus licence back in January and rigid licence in May with Advance Drive. I could not be any happier with all of the staff that made it such an easy task in obtaining both licences. Thanks to Lee in helping me get my bus licence, who was so professional in explaining everything in great detail to me (never knew how much you need to look in the mirrors, but I do now) but never made you feel under pressure or nervous. Thanks to Vinny for helping me get my rigid who again made everything feel so easy and yet made me laugh so much. Would highly recommend either of these two lads to teach you in either bus or truck. Massive thanks to Philip and Ailbhe who both were so accommodating in providing both information and guidance anytime it was needed, espically for the CPC theory and practical. Seriously I have greatest respect for all of ye at Advance Drive, keep up the great work and best of luck in the future.
--Galway,Daniel Hanley,November 23, 2017 -
I passed my rigid truck (C) license at the first attempt yesterday, delighted! I did most of my lessons with Dezzie and one lesson with Mike. There were a few bumps along the road – took me a year from start to finish because my work interfered with booking and scheduling lessons – but Advance Drive as a company left me with the feeling that they care about each and every one of their students. They gave individual attention to me, and I am sure every student who chooses to train with them. Each person gets the education, practice, information and personal attention that they as an individual need. Now I feel like a competent and confident driver. I recommend this school. I want to thank particularly Dezzie for doing most of my lessons, your training style made everything feel very natural and easy and clear and I wish to thank everyone else who had a hand in my success: Mike, Phillip, and Aoife for all your help as a team to get me through at first attempt.
--Galway,Mark Elliott,November 10, 2017 -
I recommend Advance Drive and instructor Lee who helped me pass my car driving test first time.
--Galway,G.G.,October 12, 2017 -
Today I passed my driving test & will be forever grateful to Garry from Advance Drive.
--Galway,Emma,October 12, 2017
I was a nervous wreck going into my first lesson but Garry has a gift of making you feel at ease, safe and ultimately a capable confident driver. “What would Garry do” and “GOSHO” will be forever imprinted on my mind!!
Thanks again Advance Drive, If all your instructors are as good as Garry then i cannot recommend you more highly. -
Hi,
I would like to thank Advance Drive Galway especially Lee who was my Instructor throughout for helping me achieve getting my Jeep and Trailer License first time. I found dealing with Advance Drive to be a very easy process and Lee always kept in contact giving me guidance along the way. I found Advance to be very professional and courteous throughout my Lessons.
Thanks for a pleasant experience.
--Galway,Conor Dalton,August 31, 2017
Regards
Conor Dalton. -
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!
--Galway,Marcin Sobkow,February 9, 2017 -
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.
--Salthill, Galway,Catherine Cunningham-Llewelyn,February 9, 2017 -
Many thanks to Garry at Advance Drive who prepared me for my driving test. I passed first time with Garry’s help. He is really patient and puts you at ease. His calm and friendly nature takes the stress out of driving. Garry is very knowledgeable and has great tips for making you a safe and confident driver. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone learning to drive. Many thanks to the office staff also who are very organised and make every effort to accommodate all appointments. Grainne
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I Passed my Rigid Driving test the first time on the 29-11-16,
--Castlebar,Oluwafemi - Ayeni,December 1, 2016
Thanks to the excellent Team of Advance Drive Galway,
Great tuition, First class! Highly recommended. -
I would highly recommend advance to anyone thinking of getting driving lessons as I passed my rigid truck and bus test both on first attempt.
--Galway,Eamon Feeney,September 17, 2016
A special thanks to dezzie my instructor whom had great patience for me and made me feel at ease. -
Thanks to Philip and Vincent for helping me pass the bus driving test. Top class lads and to ailbhe as well. A brillant driving school. Mile buiochas
--,Tommy Griffin,September 17, 2016 -
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.
--Kevin Connolly,Galway,February 18, 2016 -
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.
--Brian Mullins,Tuam,February 9, 2016 -
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 .
--Galway,Gary Finnegan,January 16, 2016 -
I did my D licence with Advance Drive before Christmas. Dessie was my instructor and I found him to be very experienced, patient and professional. Dessie subtly gets the point across of the mistakes that you are making without making you feel bad about it. He recommended that I do 2 extra lessons, the benefit of which was very noticeable and I may not have passed first time without them. Many thanks to Dessie and all at Advance Drive.
--Galway,Roger Rabbitte,January 13, 2016 -
Found Advance Driving School to be very helpful and informative when making inquiries about getting a new category added to licence. I had a couple of truck driving lessons with Dessie and passed first time. Found Dessie to be very informative about all aspects of rules of the road as some of these had to be refreshed for me. Also found him to be very relaxed during lessons. Would definitely recommend for future lessons. Thank you.
--Galway,Avril,January 12, 2016 -
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.
--Galway,Gearoid Harty,December 17, 2015 -
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
--Galway,Jozef Szuszkiewicz,December 17, 2015 -
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.
--,Michelle Walsh,October 22, 2015 -
I passed my truck C test and bus D test first time with Advance Drive. I now drive a bus full time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive. Excellent training, and excellent instructors Philip, Mike, Dez, and Ailbhe for all her help. Thanks very much and I will be back to do my Artic shortly.
--Connemara,Stephen O'Toole,August 19, 2015 -
I passed my Car test first time with ADVANCE DRIVE on 14/05/2015 . Want to say special thanks to my instructor PHILIP. He is very patient & well trained professional. I highly recommend ADVANCE DRIVE they are absolutely brilliant.
--Galway,Nosheen,May 14, 2015 -
Thanks to advance drive, I passed my class d licence
--Galway,tommy devine I,April 27, 2015
Excellent tuition from Philip and good pointers all helped -
Massive thanks to the team at Advance Drive for their fantastic instruction and professional advice with helping me pass my Jeep & Trailer test first time. Philip was a fantastic instructor with great patience. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
--Galway,Lisa,April 7, 2015 -
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!
--,Noel Marley,April 2, 2015 -
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.
--Clifden, Co Galway,Jane Reid,March 12, 2015 -
I passed my category D on the 3/2/2015.Philip is a great instructor and gives you all the advise to become a professional driver.If you listen to his advise you will be on your way to a new career.
--Co.Clare,Edward Kelly,February 16, 2015 -
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!
--Galway,Ciara,February 16, 2015 -
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
--galway/dublin,Ciaran kenny,February 16, 2015 -
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 ..
--Galway,Maycon Souto,February 9, 2015
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I highly recommend Advance Drive for their professional service. Having never driven a large vehicle before, from day one my bus driving training with Mike was excellent! Initial nerves were soon put to rest and I felt at ease with his guidance and his great wealth of experience as we progressed with the driving training program and preparations for the CPC. I passed both my D driving test and CPC first time! Thank you to Mike, Ailbhe and the team at Advance Drive!
--Claregalway,Leslie Simons,February 2, 2015 -
The best way to describe these guys is top class in there profession! With Philip as my instructor, I had never even been in a truck until my first lesson, and after few lessons with him I passed my test first time! I would highly recommend anyone looking to get there licence for whatever vehicle to get in touch with these guys
--Galway,David Reilly,February 2, 2015 -
I would highly recommend advance drive. I had Dez as an instructor, he really made everything simple, and makes you confident as a driver.
--galway,Victor Doherty,January 26, 2015 -
I just passed my Bus (D) test first time. A massive thanks to Phillip for his professional and relaxed instruction. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone learning to drive.
--Galway,Chris Geraghty,January 26, 2015 -
Passed Bus and cpc first time. Thanks again Philip for ironing out the bad habits.
--Galway,John Howard,January 26, 2015 -
I recently received tuition for my category D-D1 Bus test with Advance Drive.It was the first time i used this driving school and also the first time i passed a vehicle category test,first time.Excellent,patient tuition delivered in a proffessional manner.I was lucky enough to get a job two weeks after.I would highly recommend Advance,thanks Philip.
--Gerard Murphy,Headford,April 30, 2014 -
Hi All, I just want to thank Dezzie and all the team at Advance Drive for helping me pass my Class B driving test last Monday in Westside Galway. Overall, I did 17 lessons with Dezzie in the Ford Fiesta and I found him to be extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable at all times, and I can definitely say that he has the patience of a saint. As such, I can’t recommend Advance Drive enough and I know that I would not have passed my driving test first time round without Dezzie’s expert help. Thanks a million Dezzie.
--Brendan Kelly,Letteragh, Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Niamh,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Just perfect, they look after you very well!! Lessons in galway with Phillip and C1 truck test with Owen in Sligo!! Excelent preperation and vey very good instructions. Lots of patience and passion. Thanks Lads.
--Ralph Wieschalla,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I did both my truck and minibus lessons with Advance Drive and found them excellent. I passed both tests first time.
--Lisa Kelly,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Highly recommend Philip.Passed the truck(C) test first time.Great for getting out of bad habits.
--John Mooney,Clare,April 30, 2014 -
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
--Aine,Athenry,April 30, 2014 -
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!
--Sarah Davoren,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Passed my test today with the help of Dezzie. He’s incredibly patient, professional and makes learning to drive a breeze! Can’t compliment him enough. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him & Advance Drive to anyone. Big Thanks!!!!!
--Ciara McGuinness,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I Would highly Recommend Advanced Drive. I Recently passed my ‘C’ test and found the tuition from Philip very helpful. I found them very accommodating regarding lesson times and good value for money.
--Daniel Payne,Renmore,April 30, 2014 -
Extremely Professional and Competent People, Advance helped me pass the ADI Instructor Practical for the D License and The Conventional EC License test
--Ken O'Loughlin,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Passed C1 yesterday and have to put it down to Dezzie’s patience and knowledgeable guidance. Can’t recommend enough. Thanks guys.
--Derek McMahon, Sixmilebridge, Co.,Clare,April 30, 2014 -
I passed my bus test first time with Philip from Advance Drive. he’s a great instructor and has loads of patience. I would like to thank my instructor and everyone involved in advance drive.
--Costica Ariton,galway,April 30, 2014 -
Found advance drive were excellent. Mike and philip were excellent and I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of doing there test.
--Dave Badger,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
if there is a reward for best school advance would win every year.passed c:d test first time with only seven hours for the d licence.phillip and mike are very patient,helpful and great drivers.i would recommend any b licence drivers to sit your truck test,just for the experience and to rid off any bad habits.thx lads.
--mark h,galway city,April 30, 2014 -
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
--Zsolt Szabo,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Passed the truck (c) test today. Had Des as my instructor. Sound man, easy to get on with and knows his stuff. Thanks again Des and all at advance. Hope to be back in the future.
--keith derrig,castlebar,April 30, 2014 -
I passed my D licence with Philip from advance drive 1st time absolutely Brilliant service, drivin instructor….very switched on guy ,many many thanks to Philip. Rizwan
--Rizwan,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Had numerous lessons with other tutors and failed my test first time. My second time had only two double lessons with Philip and passed with flying colours! thanks a million guys! keep up the good work
--Susan Looby Cullinane,Tirellan,April 30, 2014 -
Passed my test, friendly & well worth the money.
--Pat,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
did my test today 16-10-13 for my EB licence using their jeep and trailer passed first time would highly recomend advance drive
--brian,galway,April 30, 2014 -
Passed my BE(jeep&trailer) test today I highly recommend Dessie he really knows his stuff and I can guarantee you will pass the test after a few lessons with him .
--Padraig Linnane,Gort,April 30, 2014 -
thanks to philip passed D LICENCE on 8th oct ,five 2 hour lessons test and passed with flying colours thanks to advance
--steven whelan,tuam,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--david,galway,April 30, 2014 -
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
--kenneth hynes,Ireland,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Mick Walsh,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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!
--David Irwim,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I would highly recommend advance drive.cheers to des for all his help and patience!!you are fully aware and ready when your heading into your test.past my car test first time.des was with me every step of the way.thanks for everything:)
--Pauline spelman, Salthill ,galway,April 30, 2014 -
I found Advance to be excellent. I did truck lessons with them and passed first time in both the CPC and main test. They have great experience they put you at ease and explain everything. There vehicles are excellent to learn in.
--Tadhg Bolger,Oranmore,April 30, 2014 -
Passed my test 1st time Found them to be great to deal with And happy to recommend
--Garrett Fox,Claregalway,April 30, 2014 -
Just wanted to say thanks to the guys at advance drive for getting me on the road to hopefully a new career. Got my truck licence first time and with CPC’s included. See ye in the bus in the near future.
--M.V.Walsh,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
First class driving school, passed my car & rigid 1st time. Doing the bus now. Thanks again Mike!
--Gerry Kelly,,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Rory,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I’ve passed my test 1st time today with the help of Philip’s professionalism, patience and support. Once he spotted my mistakes, he was determined to teach me the proper way of driving. I was not confident driving at first but he soon put me to ease. I would highly recommend Philip, Advance Drive.
--Stephen Carr,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
i would definetely recommand advance drive.passed my rigid test first go!!! keeep up the good work lads 🙂
--keith mannion,galway,April 30, 2014 -
I found Advance Drive to be excellent. I passed my BE test first time after four lessons from Dezzie. Great instructor and highly recommended!
--Tommy Faherty,,April 30, 2014 -
All praise to phillip and advance drive for helping me through my driving test in athlone. ec licence ps.sweating buckets cheers
--cedric burke,galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
-- austin connolly,galway,April 30, 2014 -
(22/04/14) Would definitely recommend advance drive for lessons. Passed my car test first time. Thanks to Dessie I was well informed and knew what to practice each week. Alan.
--Alan connolly,Oranmore,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--matthew mc mahon,canada,April 30, 2014 -
passed test first time great service from phillip and mike really good ps a glass of champagne after passing test would be nice.
--eddie brennan,roscommon,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Aishling Donnelly,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Would highly recommend mike, passed my car test 1st time with his help and patience.
--Gemma Mc Grath,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Ruadhán O Carroll,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Rob,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
passed my truck test today 14-10-13,first time after five 2hour lessons with phillip.highly recommend phillip for tuition , personality and ability.
--john c,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Passed my Rigid test first time!!!! would definately recommend Advance Drive to any person thinking of doing there test. People claiming social allowances can get funding towards your Lessons to help you get your licence in any of the vehicles through Fas or the Social Office!!!
--Emmet Sweeney,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Thanks to Dessie and gang at Advance for the lessons, passed EB on first attempt
--mark carroll,Clare,April 30, 2014 -
Just passed my C licence Rigid truck under Dezzie’s tuition this morning. Excellent school and only the best teachers around! Patience and outstanding communication from the instructor with superior knowledge of not only what he was teaching but of what I was going to do next. He s always 5 steps ahead to ensure everything was done correctly. Id recommend Advance Drive to all without question. Looking forward to doing my D licence already!!!!
--Alex Mc Mahon,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Phillip got me passed my bus test thanks again to all in advance drive.
--Cedric burke,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Thanks to advance drive espcially philip for all your help. passed my test first time.
--Noel Walsh,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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! 🙂
--Fiona,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Maria Louise Lyne,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Sailed through my Artic Truck test thanks to Philip and his brilliant, assuring and dedicated teaching. These guys really know their stuff and tutor you very professionally AND calmly! (this is most important, especially when trying to reverse a 35FT trailer around a corner!) When it came to seeking a professional driving qualification and after doing my research and getting info from all the other ‘instructors’ I am really delighted to have gone with Advance Drive – they’re my No.1
--Nicholas,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I passed my D licence with philp from advance drive ….. absolutley fantasic drivin instructor….very switched on fella,many many thanks philp….
--james collins,galway,April 30, 2014 -
I passed-my car test the first time thanks to dezzies help. His patience and informative lessons really helped me to learn qucikly and I would definitely recommend him for anyone hoping to pass their car test.
--Shane Nugent,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
--Eoin Molloy,Co Galway,April 30, 2014 -
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.
--Paul Connery,Galway,April 30, 2014 -
I would highly recommend advance drive for getting lessons on whichever type of vehicle. I got my coach licence 1st time thanks to Philip and Michael. I was made very comfortable and found it easy to ask questions at any time. You will do you’re driving test with confidence.
--Paul Maloney,Oughterard,April 30, 2014 -
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to do their driving test. I found Dessie very helpful through out all the lessons and wouldnt have passed it first time with out his help. Great value for money 🙂
--Stephen Carr,Ireland,April 30, 2014 -
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anybody taking an EB licence test [for trailer]. Philip gave me great advice and tips. I would not have passed first time without your help, thanks.
--Denis Martyn,Mayo,April 30, 2014 -
Found Advance very helpful, Took lessons for my EB test using their Jeep & trailer. Passed 1st time. Philip is a very patient tutor & I would highly recommend him!!
--Rachel,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
(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.
--Allison Barry,Oughterard, Co. Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I just want to say thank you very much to all the crew in Advancedrive,I passed my test!,keep up the good work
--joe annis,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Passed my full trailer licence E+B first time. Phillip gave me great advice and I learned a lot from the lessons I had with him. Thanks Mark
--Mark Guerin,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Many thanks to Philip and Micheal at advance drive.. Very friendly and professional.. Passed my bus test 1st time thanks to them.. Highly recommended!
--Pierce,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I would highly recommend advance drive in galway. Passed my trailer test first go thanks to excellent tutoring.
--Michael king,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Passed first time. HGV and CPC. Thanks Philip!
--John Howard,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Done the switcharoo to Advance as I wasn’t making progress. Came onboard with Dessie and the license was a formality. Great instructor, easy learning – I highly recommend.
--Anthony G,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Would highly recommend Advance Drive. From the professional instructors to the helpful hints and tips before the test. Passed my C1 in Galway first time on 21/10/13 and had never drove a large vehicle before. Thanks Desie and Advance drive. Looking forward do doing the D1 soon hopefully.
--Conor Carrig,Ballinasloe,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Kieran Skerritt,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Eileen,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I would highly recommend advance drive. Passed my truck test with them in Oct 2013.I felt very well prepared for the test and feedback on my errors and driving very positive during the lessons. Well done on your recent award Philip. Results speak for themselves.
--Kevin Forde,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Definately recommend Advanced Drive, had a few lessons with Philip and passed first time round. Great instructor, made it easy!
--Darren Greaney,Salthill,April 28, 2014 -
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!!
--Ger Dolan,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Want to thank Dezzie for teaching me and getting me to pass my driving test first time in Galway,Great instructor,easy learning 🙂 MC
--Michelle,Galway city,April 28, 2014 -
Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
--Eoin Molloy,Co Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Lonan o farrell,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I found Philip very pleasant, professional and thorough. His knowledge and experience were very apparent throughout the lessons. I hope to deal with Advance Drive again when adding further categories to my license.
--Tim,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Highly recommended.
--Marc Coyle,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
--Nicola O'Malley,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Massive thanks to Advance Drive for getting me through the C1. Very helpful in getting me out of my bad habits that I’d picked up since doing the B. Was also a lovely small truck for learning. Will be back for the D1, thanks again.
--Helen van den Hof,,April 28, 2014 -
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
--Stephen Hand,Oranmore,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Darragh Kirwan,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Would highly recommend Advance Drive,Phillip has so much patience its unbelievable,passed both my C and D tests first time very easy,the name ADVANCE speaks for itself your fully advanced when your finished with phillip in both driving and CPC tests.I now also have a great knowledge of dangers of other drivers and different things you come across on a day to day basis on the road especially on the busy streets of galway.cheers phillip………L Warde
--Lorcan Warde,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I passed my EB test first time around on the 19/06/13, thanks to Phillip and his excellent tutoring. I found him very professional. He had me well prepared and very focused for the test.I would highly recommend him and the Advance Drive team to others in the future.
--Brian,Tuam,April 28, 2014 -
I would highly recommend advance drive I used them to get my eb licence and I found dezzie great for information and very straight talking and a great instructer I will be defiantly be back to do the artic or the bus.once again thank you for everything. Sean o malley
--Sean o malley,Salthill,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Edel Smyth,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Philip is an absolute genius when it comes to driving and answering questions you ask there is absolutely nothing he doesn\’t know, done 3 tests in a year rigid, coach and artic yesterday 1st oct with nearly a clean sheet only 1 fault due to another very unprofessional bus driver. how good is that for a result driving a truck with a 35ft trailor thanks to the expert tuition from Philip. impossible to fail. why go to an apprentice when you can learn from a professional cheers philip
--Lorcan Warde,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Definately recommend Advance Drive. Passed my test first time with great lessons from Dezzie Barry. Great instructor and highly recommended
--Padraic Casserly,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I would thoroughly recommend Advance Drive if you need to aquire a D bus license. I felt confident going into the test as Philip gave me good preparation and always managed to spot my faults. Driving around Galway by the sea was a pleasure much better than other locations I can think of. A great experience from a very good company.
--Clive Guthrie,Ballinasloe,April 28, 2014 -
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!
--Ciara Fallon,Ballindine,April 28, 2014 -
i did my EB (trailer) test on monday the 26th and passed first go thanks to advanced drive.
--galway,john,April 28, 2014 -
Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
--Eoin Molloy,Co Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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
--Diarmuid,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I would highly recommend Advance Drive to anyone wishing to do their driving test. I passed my C test in order to drive my horse lorry first time (in the pouring rain!). Teaching is comprehensive and prepares you to the last for the test, many thanks Philip. Very well organised service with SMS reminders of appointments and clear communication on all aspects of learning.
--Gillian Dunlop,Athenry,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Jonathan Linnane,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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!
--Maria Wilson,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
I passed my car test first time with Mike’s help and without any other practice than lessons with him. Brilliant value for money. I would highly recommend using advance drive.
--Will,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--Sylwester K.,Clifden,April 28, 2014 -
Just wanted to thank both Philip & Micheal for the highly professional, freindly service they provide. I passed my C with no problems, will defiantly be back for D & E in the near future. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough, thanks again lads.
-- Neil Gavin,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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!
--Claire O'Toole,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
-- Nicola O'Malley,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
(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.
--Allison Barry,Oughterard, Co. Galway,April 28, 2014 -
highly recommended rigid truck pass at 1st time just after 10 hours its great score . thanks again
--greg,turloughmore,April 28, 2014 -
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!
--Tom,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Massive thanks to Advance Drive for getting me through the C1. Very helpful in getting me out of my bad habits that I’d picked up since doing the B. Was also a lovely small truck for learning. Will be back for the D1, thanks again.
--Helen van den Hof,,April 28, 2014 -
Received some excellent tuition from Philip in preparation for my EB licence, which I passed first time.
--Michael M,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
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
--Stephen Hand,Oranmore,April 28, 2014 -
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
--Lonan o farrell,,Galway,April 28, 2014 -
Hi all, I would like to thank Philip and all the crew at advance drive for helping me along the way to passing my D licence (bus) I found them very helpful and had an answer for any question you could throw at them. Would highly recommend them… Regards Brendan
--Brendan Burke,Kinvara,galway,April 28, 2014 -
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.
--john hanlon,moycullen,April 28, 2011
Testimonials
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 made five lessons with Pat and he was great, very helpful, calm, patient, and motivated me to keep trying. It made all the difference for me. Before I met him, all the other instructors were rude on the telephone on the first contact, they were assuming that I was a terrible trainee only because I wanted to change instructors even before they met me personally. Pat treated me differently, with respect and never second-guessed me. So, thank you very much Advanced Drive and Pat for your support
November 5, 2019Galway
Big thanks to Anton and Michael for helping me get my C license. And to Aoife and Emma for making my life easier!!! Definitely recommend going with Advance Drive.
December 15, 2020Galway
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
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
I had Pat as my driving instructor and passed my test on the 2nd time of asking. Pat is a wonderful teacher, very calm, patient and understanding, he gave great advice on learning to drive and how to pass my test. The entire team are very accomodating and made the process very easy. Thanks to all at advance drive.
February 1, 2022Galway
Passed on the first go thanks to Pat who was a great instructor with a lot of patience. Any things I was having trouble with, he continued to go through them with me until I was comfortable and also made sure to drill in the simple things for me.
February 1, 2022Galway
I would like to thank everyone in Advance Drive,
A special thanks to Lee for giving me lessons and preparing me to pass test and I would like to thank Mike as he gave me 1 lesson before the test.
Thank you so much
And I'll be back soon for Artic licence 😇😇
October 22, 2024Galway
Would highly recommend advance drive.Excellent and clear instructions from Vas. He explained everything clearly and helped boast my confidence.I felt relaxed and well prepared from my test thanks his thorough approach . Thanks again.
April 12, 2018Galway
I had Vas as my driving instructor, nicest guy you could ever meet, very helpful and a great instructor
April 5, 2022Galway
Thanks to all at Advance for your help in training me and guiding me throughout the course, no stone was left unturned. I especially want to thank Anton, Lee and all the ladies for coordinating everything and arranging lessons at hours to suit.
April 7, 2023Galway
I 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 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
Amazing training, very knowledgeable and professional trainers. Constructive feedback was always provided. I would recommend Advance Drive to everyone.
February 18, 2022Galway
ADVANCE DRIVE are a great driving school.
To Aoife and Emma for organizing lessons at such short notice once again - it was much appreciated and didn't go un-noticed.
To Dezzie - what an instructor. His attention to detail is crucial for you if you want to pass your test first time round.
His guidance and methods are so easy to understand and makes the journey enjoyable.
Pick up the phone right now and call them - you wont be sorry the day you get your test result!
Much appreciated again,
Alan
February 11, 2021Galway
Passed my category D bus driving test first time with a clean sheet. This was thanks to my instructor Gerry B's fantastic training and guidance. Gerry guided me from complete novice to competent driver and did it with patience, professionalism and good humour. I always felt comfortable and in good hands throughout my training. Fantastic trainer, great knowledge and a genuinely nice guy.
The ladies in the office were also very helpful and accommodating. Definitely recommend Advanced Drive to anyone looking to aquire their licence.
August 2, 2022Galway City
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
I passed both C and D categories in the past two months thanks to the excellent instructing, knowledge, patience and professionalism of all the instructors at Advance drive. Highly recommend anyone wishing to a category or categories to their licence, or indeed to start driving as a complete novice, to book lessons with this very professional company.
September 15, 2022Galway
I have to commend my instructor Lee as he was a very hard man to please but it was all worth it in the end as I have just passed my artic driving test and I don't think that I would have done it without his constant drilling of the method of driving the truck. So thank you so much for your help in taking the time to get me across the line. Greatly appreciated. - Dan
August 30, 2022Galway
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
Great job, great team, professional in the booking/scheduling, professional and friendly in the lessons, really helped facilitating every step of the way to get my C driving licence. 5 🌟
February 7, 2024Galway
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
Delighted to pass my Category D Bus test on my first attempt. Thanks to all at Advance Drive, a professional company who ate to be highly recommended.
A special word of thanks to my fantastic instructor Noel.
Noel is professional, knowledgeable, informative and good craic too. On meeting I was immediately put at ease and what followed was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
If you want to learn to drive and pass your test, Noel is the instructor you want to book.
Thanks also to Emma and Aoife in the office who were always very helpful in answering any queries I had.
January 13, 2022Galway
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
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
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 would highly recommend advance drive.cheers to des for all his help and patience!!you are fully aware and ready when your heading into your test.past my car test first time.des was with me every step of the way.thanks for everything:)
April 30, 2014Pauline spelman, Salthill
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
Would highly recommend Advance Drive,Phillip has so much patience its unbelievable,passed both my C and D tests first time very easy,the name ADVANCE speaks for itself your fully advanced when your finished with phillip in both driving and CPC tests.I now also have a great knowledge of dangers of other drivers and different things you come across on a day to day basis on the road especially on the busy streets of galway.cheers phillip.........L Warde
April 28, 2014Lorcan Warde
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
Couldn't have asked for a better driving experience. A huge thank you to you all at Advance Drive - everything was so professional and helpful, they were always quick to respond and accommodate (especially with COVID and post-lockdown), and were all so pleasant to deal with! Noel was amazing as well - such a good and patient instructor and a great person!
September 30, 2020Galway
Recently passed my rigid truck course on first go. From the girls in the office to my instructor Martin, I found them extremely helpful and the whole process was smooth and worry free. Would recommend highly as they organise test dates for you and structure training accordingly, making the training as stress free as possible.
April 3, 2024
Passed my rigid test today. All the help and experience which I gained from my instructor Martin was greatly appreciated and I would highly recommend him and Advance Drive for anyone looking to get any type of driving licence- I learned a lot. A great experience all round!
July 5, 2023Galway
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
Thanks to Corey for all your help and guidance throughout my driving lessons. Your patience, teaching, and advice were invaluable and made a significant difference in my learning experience.
I was completely hesitant to even learn to drive, but your calm and encouraging approach ensured the whole process was a joy. Your expertise and reassuring demeanor made each lesson something I looked forward to, rather than something to be anxious about. I'm truly thankful for your dedication and the effort you put into helping me become a confident and safe driver.
I highly recommend you to anyone looking to learn how to drive. Your professionalism and kindness make you an exceptional instructor.
June 14, 2024Bearna, Co Galway
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
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,
- Instructor: Vas is an excellent instructor, very careful with details; aways show the exact procedures for the exam; point out all the right and wrong maneuvers during the lessons; encourage you and prepare you for the stressful day of the test.
- Driving centre: it was the only driving centre I found with available agenda for a short period; They have both manual and automatic cars; They have a good price; They are flexible; They always answer you very quick.
February 25, 2022Knocknacarra, Galway
Done my lesson though advance drive with pj sound lad, great teacher past my test first time in the rigid highly recommended anyone in advance drive
December 16, 2022Galway
Today i passed the Bus test on my first attempt.I also passed the Artic on my first attempt too with Advance. I would like to thank all the Management and Staff for their help and advice over the last few weeks. They have always been very helpful, professional and patient in their approach with students like myself. The 2 girls at front of house were always very helpful with any problem that had to be sloved. A big thanks to Noel for the Artic and to Mike for the Bus. I think that Mike has trained everyone that drives a bus or truck around Galway as everyone in a bus or truck waves at him every time. It felt like I was driving Michael D around waving at everyone. A great experience and one that I wont forget. What a brilliant company with wonderful personnel and I would like to wish them all the best in the future.
I would hoghly reccommend Advance School of Motoring to anyone.
July 12, 2023Galway
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
Thanks a million to Martin for all his help would not have have passed without him. A gentleman and great man to guide you through the junctions 😃
September 19, 2023Craughwell
Everybody was excellent Dizzie and Shane were great
March 26, 2019
My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
February 9, 2021Galway
I found Philip very pleasant, professional and thorough. His knowledge and experience were very apparent throughout the lessons. I hope to deal with Advance Drive again when adding further categories to my license.
April 28, 2014Tim
I would highly recommend Advance Drive. I have passed my test first time around and I couldn’t have done it without the great guidance from Vas, my instructor. Vas was very patient with me starting off and continued this way up until the day of my test. Emma from Advance Drive was also always a pleasure to deal with over the phone.
February 1, 2022
passed my truck test today 14-10-13,first time after five 2hour lessons with phillip.highly recommend phillip for tuition , personality and ability.
April 30, 2014john c
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
Passed the category D test first. Great instruction from Dezzie from start to finish, throughout all my lessons. Would highly recommend.
October 2, 2019Galway
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
Vas and the other instructors were incredibly patient and always kept careful track of what needed to be worked on and I passed my Drivers Test first time around. I definite recommend if you feel you are a nervous driver!
March 21, 2019Galway
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
A briilliant experìence with Advance Drive, Noel my tutor was very good and Left no stone unturned ln all of the Lessons. I cant thank them enough for getting me to Pass my Bus test.
September 25, 2024
Passed rigid lorry test yesterday.
Thanks to Advance Drive for the training. Everything was organised efficiently and Martin was a excellent tutor.
Thanks for everything
June 22, 2023Galway
I just passed my B driving licence today and I wouldn't do it without amazing instructors Adam and Brian in Advance Drive. Thank you for your patience, your support, your lessons, calming me down and preparing for the test day!
The best instructors and best driving school on Galway!
December 20, 2021
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 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
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
Just want to say a big thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my category C License. The professionalism and quality of service provided was second to none and I would highly recommend this company to anyone seeking driving tuition. A special thanks to Noel who is an excellent instructor and whom, without his help and guidance, I would not have passed. Very much appreciated,
Brian
November 15, 2023
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
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
Thanks to all the staff at Advance Drive for helping me pass my trailer test. A special thanks to Lee for giving me lessons before the test. With his help and guidance I was well prepared and every aspect of the test was well covered. Thanks again.
October 14, 2024Annaghdown
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
Great school, my instructor Pat was an amazing teacher and helped me improve my driving skills with each lesson.
August 26, 2022Galway
Done category D coach licence with Lee from Advance Drive.Excellent instructor.Highly recommended.Thank You.
February 13, 2019Galway
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 Rigid test first time!!!! would definately recommend Advance Drive to any person thinking of doing there test. People claiming social allowances can get funding towards your Lessons to help you get your licence in any of the vehicles through Fas or the Social Office!!!
April 30, 2014Emmet Sweeney
I highly recommend Dezzie my driving instructor at Advance Drive who prepared me extremely well for my driving test. I passed the Bus test first time. Great bus driving training course run by the GRETB and Advance Drive. I can’t speak highly enough of the professional team at Advance Drive. I recommend them to anyone looking to pass any of the driving tests. Great experience, thank you.
January 25, 2021Galway
I just passed my Bus (D) test first time. A massive thanks to Phillip for his professional and relaxed instruction. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone learning to drive.
January 26, 2015Galway
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
Passed my artic today with Noel first go. Very professional and friendly staff in advance drive and a brilliant service.
May 12, 2022
Had numerous lessons with other tutors and failed my test first time. My second time had only two double lessons with Philip and passed with flying colours! thanks a million guys! keep up the good work
April 30, 2014Susan Looby Cullinane
Massive thank you to my super instructor Noel who was patient and considerate and helped me gain confidence and knowledge to pass my test while still making a challenging experience an enjoyable one! Everyone in the office is brilliant too - very helpful, professional and flexible. Highly recommend, 5 star team!
April 26, 2021
Just completed the Bus course with Advance Drive, covered the course very well. Excellent instructors who had a lot of experience in their fields & made the course interesting for the class. They made it easy for all, even for those of us, who had not been in a class environment for many years.
A great team, well done 👏 👏👏👏
April 27, 2023Galway
Am very happy with the instructor Martin and all Advance drive team...I passed my test today...Highly recommended...
February 2, 2024Galway
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
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
Just passed my bus course with advance in conjunction with GRETB. I had Vincent as my instructor and he is excellent would highly recommend him for anyone thinking off getting the bus or truck licence. The staff are very helpful from start to finish from meeting Phillip when you first join to Emma and Aoife and Lee who are always there to help with any questions you need answered. Ronald took us for cpc training and has years of experience and makes it easy to learn.
Cant recommend Advance Drive highly enough.
July 7, 2021Athlone
Passed my D license with the excellent help of Mike
who has a calm and focussed approach from his many years of experience. The staff at Advance are most helpful and you feel confident that once to listen and practice what you are taught the test won’t be a problem.
May 11, 2022Galway
I would highly recommend advance drive. I had Dez as an instructor, he really made everything simple, and makes you confident as a driver.
January 26, 2015galway
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
Passed my Jeep and Trailer test with my instructor Noel.
From start to finish Noel was brilliant, clear instructions and very good knowledge of all aspects of driving with a trailer. I would like to thank Noel for all his time and hard work. Also the girls in the office were great and they kept in touch with me during the long wait for my test and always sent timely reminders of upcoming lessons.
I will definitely be using Advance drive when I start my ridget truck license.
Thanks again
James Aherne
February 17, 2022Galway
Thanks to Advance Drive driving school, thanks to Phillip, and thanks to the excellent instructor Dezzie who tolerated my lack of knowledge of the language)) prompted and told me the right way, thanks to him I can now drive with confidence in Ireland) Thank you for helping the Ukrainians!
August 8, 2023Galway
Passed my CE driving test today. Big thanks to Dezzie for giving good advices and passing my test first time. I would highly recommend Advance Drive Galway. Thank you to all the Staff.
Pawel
December 16, 2020
Absolutely, no words with the service advance drive gives you. It is made for you to pass without a problem.
Huge thanks to my instructor Declan who helped through the way and has helped me improve every single lesson I’ve had with him.
I wouldn’t choose any other driving school than Advance drive.
August 24, 2023Galway
Thanks Vas for helping me finally pass my driving test! He's a great instructor and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an instructor in the Galway area.
May 4, 2019Galway
I recently passed my bus driving test with Advancedrive, had Dezzie as my instructor . I found him to be very informative and had a easy-going manner ,
He pointed out my mistakes and helped to correct them . The girls in the office are most helpful, in discussing what you need to do obtain licence/test and
planning lessons times .
April 2, 2024galway
i cant say enough good things about advance drive all there staff are excellent i now have my rigid and artic licence and 3 types of fork lifts and safe pass
and all instructors were top class they have a no nonsense approach they push you when needed for your own good to get you as good as possible for your test
aoife is excellent at her job.
, friendly and knows all the info you need straight off vincent was my instructor for the rigid and got me through first time tops class
dessie was my instructor for the artic he doesnt miss a thing but thats good he got me trough first time deserves a medal
thanks to gerry and philip for all the guidance and putting me on the right path
this company is not all about talking money of you its about you getting through the test and i felt this from the first phone call
many thanks to all involved
best regards
regis golding
July 4, 2020galway and roscommon
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
Passed my test 1st time Found them to be great to deal with And happy to recommend
April 30, 2014Garrett Fox
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
Would highly recommend mike, passed my car test 1st time with his help and patience.
April 30, 2014Gemma Mc Grath
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
Thanks to Dessie and gang at Advance for the lessons, passed EB on first attempt
April 30, 2014mark carroll
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
Just passed my test first time today! Pat was a great instructor, put me at ease from my first lesson and more importantly I went into my test calm and prepared. Big thanks also to all in the office also who helped me book some last minute pre-test lessons. I'll be recommending advance drive to anyone I know who's thinking of applying for the driving test.
August 6, 2020Galway
Passed my driving test first time today with Pat as my instructor. He gave me great help and guidance and helped me gain confidence while driving.
March 28, 2022Westside
Would highly recommend advance drive, Philip was great. passed C1 and D1 first time. Very Helpful & friendly.
April 28, 2014Nicola O'Malley
Have to say a huge thanks to the team at advance passed my d license and cpc with gerry a great instructor and staff in office were v helpful I would highly recommend them
June 10, 2022Galway
Thank you very much to you and the instructors. Ronald prepared us for the CPC. Everything he told us was asked at the exam. Anton taught me how to drive a bus, he explained everything very correctly, it helped me a lot. Thanks to your whole team!!!!!
August 13, 2024Galway