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.
December 6, 2023Galway

Extremely Professional and Competent People, Advance helped me pass the ADI Instructor Practical for the D License and The Conventional EC License test
April 30, 2014Ken O'Loughlin

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

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

After weeks of preparation and hard work, I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve passed my bus driving licence exam! The journey wasn’t always easy, but it was incredibly rewarding. I want to thank my instructor (Noel) for their patience and guidance throughout the training process. He is not only taught me the technical skills needed but also instilled confidence in my abilities to handle a bus safely and responsibly. The testing process was thorough and fair, challenging me to showcase all the skills and knowledge I’d gained. Passing this milestone feels like a major achievement, and I’m excited to begin a new chapter in my career as a licensed bus driver. To anyone preparing for their own test: stay focused, trust the process, and practice as much as you can. It’s worth it!
December 12, 2024Galway

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!!!
June 10, 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

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

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.
July 20, 2020Galway

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.
January 30, 2024Galway East

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

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

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

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

The best way to describe these guys is top class in there profession! With Philip as my instructor, I had never even been in a truck until my first lesson, and after few lessons with him I passed my test first time! I would highly recommend anyone looking to get there licence for whatever vehicle to get in touch with these guys
February 2, 2015Galway

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.
April 5, 2022Galway

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

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

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.
April 28, 2014Helen van den Hof

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.
April 30, 2014keith derrig

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.
February 8, 2024

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

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

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.
July 4, 2023Galway

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.
April 28, 2014Brian

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.
April 30, 2014Ralph Wieschalla

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

- 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

I passed my car driving test last week, I booked to few last minute lessons with advance Drive and if it wasn't for my instructor I really don't think I would have passed! The instructor was so patient and gave me so many good tips to help me drive better! I'd highly recommend taking lessons here!
November 10, 2021

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
December 12, 2016

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

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...
August 12, 2024Westport

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

I 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.
May 14, 2015Galway

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

Great instructors for both rigid and artic. Very helpful and friendly team who really knows their stuff
June 6, 2023Clifden

I passed my D1 today and it was all thanks to my instructor Noel. Noel was very approachable, friendly and patient. An enjoyable experience.
October 12, 2022Galway

Thanks to 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.
September 5, 2023Galway

I recommend Advance Drive and instructor Lee who helped me pass my car driving test first time.
October 12, 2017Galway

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

Big thanks for Dezzie and Mike for their help in passing my rigid test. Great service from Advance Drive; highly recommended.
August 6, 2020Galway

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

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.
February 4, 2021Galway

I got my rigid licence with Martin first go and couldn't be happier. 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! A positive experience from start to finish. Highly recommended!
January 11, 2024Galway

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

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

I had Noel as my instructor for the artic. The man is a legend, knows his stuff. Passed with flying colours. Can't recommend Advance Drive enough, a great operation.
April 21, 2023Galway

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
April 28, 2014Sean o malley

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

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

I 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.
April 22, 2023

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. 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 🤙☘️
December 16, 2020Galway

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 just want to say thank you very much to all the crew in Advancedrive,I passed my test!,keep up the good work
April 28, 2014joe annis

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!
March 15, 2024

Phillip got me passed my bus test thanks again to all in advance drive.
April 30, 2014Cedric burke

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
November 6, 2020Roscommon

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. Thank you Declan for your help and patience Olga
February 27, 2024Galway

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.
June 2, 2022Galway

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

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

I had Vas as my driving instructor, nicest guy you could ever meet, very helpful and a great instructor
April 5, 2022Galway

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
November 26, 2021

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

Advance Drive (Galway) is a fantastic company to learn to drive with. Gerry and staff are thorough and professional in every aspect of how they deal with you. Vincent was excellent in his instruction and guidance, without this I would not have passed my Rigid Lorry driving test. Thank you
August 28, 2024

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

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. Regards Mike Burke
June 21, 2022Monivea

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

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

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

I 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)
September 17, 2019Roscommon

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

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

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

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.
October 24, 2024Ballybane

Thanks to Advance passed my C1 first time. They where very good would recommend them. will def be back for D1. Thanks Philip.
April 28, 2014Eoin Molloy

I had a great experience with Advance Drive in my training for the 'D' licence. The course was intense and took me a little longer than expected (that's down to me and not the instructor!) but I passed my test first time and the quality of Lee's instruction came through for me. He was very patient and professional and always gave me the encouragement to persevere. I couldn't recommend Lee, Pat and the office team more - thanks lads!!
January 17, 2025Galway

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

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!
January 30, 2023Galway

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..
February 16, 2021

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

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,

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

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.. Brian Jarvis
January 8, 2021

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.
September 2, 2022Galway

I went to Advanced drive after they were recommended by a friend. I have now passed 2 tests with them (bus and truck) and can't praise them enough. Phillip and Mike are both very patient and encouraging during the learning process. During each pre-test lesson they re-assured me and gave me ways to deal with the test nerves. This patience,professionality and excellent prices, added to their felxibility in scheduling lessons make them my first choice for any more tests. well done lads
April 28, 2014Stephen Hand

Just passed my rigid today! Had a great teacher Anton for most of it and Lee was great too. Can’t recommend advance drive enough, you can’t fail it with these guys. The girls in the office are on the ball and everything is made simple. I did the bus last year and have been working since I got the licence. Thank you to the guys, you’re all brilliant!
April 28, 2023Athenry

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
September 25, 2024Galway

Passed Bus and cpc first time. Thanks again Philip for ironing out the bad habits.
January 26, 2015Galway

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.
January 11, 2021Galway

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

Done both my rigid and artic test with advance drive. Could not recommend them more. From the girls in the office to the instructors everything was made so easy. Had Noel for my artic test today and for my lessons one of the soundest lads I’ve met.
November 29, 2023Galway

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

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

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

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

Hi everybody, just passed my tests cat. C. first time with AdvanceDrive. Top class driving school, great team. Special thanks to my instructor Dezzie! Thank you!
February 9, 2017Galway

I 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

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

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.
August 28, 2020Galway