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!!!!!
April 30, 2014Ciara McGuinness

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

Just passed my Bus D licence today. 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.
July 7, 2021Galway

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

Passed C1 yesterday and have to put it down to Dezzie's patience and knowledgeable guidance. Can't recommend enough. Thanks guys.
April 30, 2014Derek McMahon, Sixmilebridge, Co.

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

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

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
March 24, 2018Galway

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

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

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

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

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.
April 30, 2014Paul Maloney

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

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

My driving instructor was dessy who I found to be very knowledgeable and easy going. Dessy was very observant and did not miss a thing which was very beneficial to assisting with getting me ready for my test which I passed with a clean sheet. Thank you very much and keep up the great work. Richard King
February 5, 2020Galway

Had a great learning experience with advance drive. 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!! 👍
November 5, 2019Galway

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

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

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

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

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

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
December 8, 2021Galway

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

I am going to sound biased but I had noel for all my driving lessons for my rigid, what a guy!! 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 😁
November 20, 2023Galway

Done both my Rigid and Artic truck test with Anton. Highly recommend great guy got me a first time pass on each test. Over all a great company to deal with thanks
November 15, 2023Athlone

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

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 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

Thanks to Noel, Lee and Martin for their instruction and preparing me to pass my rigid truck test. There method of instruction is excellent and I’d recommend them to anyone wishing to get their truck or bus license.
July 12, 2023

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.
April 30, 2014Brendan Kelly

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.
June 13, 2023Longford

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
March 22, 2019Clifden

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

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

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

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 .
April 30, 2014Padraig Linnane

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.
July 13, 2020Galway

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

Passed my car test under instruction of Adam. He has been a gentleman from start to finish. He was very understanding and extremely patient. Couldn’t have done it without him. A massive you to all the staff for their help since I’ve started my lessons Cian 23/02/22
February 23, 2022Galway

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
July 4, 2023Clare

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

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

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

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

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

Couldn’t recommend the team at advance drive enough, from the word go they were a pleasure to deal with, as for Pj the man has the patience of a saint! Thanks again lads.
September 26, 2022

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!
October 29, 2021Galway

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.
October 20, 2022

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.
February 2, 2024Galway

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

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

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

My drivers name was Vas very helpful and paitent. Passed on my first go. would highly reccomend
February 9, 2021Galway

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.
April 28, 2014 Neil Gavin

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.
June 9, 2023Galway

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

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

Thanks to Advance Drive and Mike he's great Instructor. Passed C test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
May 11, 2022Limerick

I would highly recommend advanced drive to anybody that wants lessons that will get you through the test first time! they are very helpful and highly trained. I would like to say a big thanks to Dezzie Barry who taught me the necessary skills to pass my test first time.
April 30, 2014Ruadhán O Carroll

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 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.
April 30, 2014Gerard Murphy

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.
March 16, 2022Galway

Can’t recommend Advance drive and Declan enough always easy to deal with and set me up perfectly for my test. Cheers again lads.
December 11, 2023Galway

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

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.
October 26, 2022Galway

Passed my C Test first time. 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..
December 8, 2021Roscommon

Thanks to Dezzie and Noel for their excellent instruction, which assisted me greatly in passing the Artic Truck test.
March 29, 2024

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

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

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

Excellent tuition by Philip in Galway. Very professional and had me prepared for trailer towing test in a few lessons. will highly recommend to anyone needing tuition.
April 28, 2014Lonan o farrell

Thanks to,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

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 . 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
March 9, 2021Galway

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

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. Thanks to all at Advance
May 18, 2023Galway

I am delighted that I passed my category D1 mini-bus test today (09/02/16). I can't praise Dezzie in Advance Drive enough for his excellent tutoring. He had me thoroughly prepared & fully ready for my test. He put me at ease & gave me confidence. Thanks Dezzie. I also passed my BE jeep & trailer test & my Category C rigid test in the last few years after receiving lessons from Advance Drive. I would highly recommend Advance Drive to those looking for driving lessons in any vehicle category.
February 9, 2016Brian Mullins

I 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

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.
October 6, 2021Galway

Just passed my C+E exam thanks to my instructor Dezzie. 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
November 5, 2020

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

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

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.
April 30, 2014Denis Martyn

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.
August 6, 2020Tuam

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!
September 6, 2022Galway

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

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

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

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

Ended up getting a clean sheet thanks to Garry's help and guidance. Would highly recommended Advance Drive and especially Garry for anyone hoping to do their driving test in the near future. Garry was a very patient and experienced driving instructor who put me at ease throughout the time I went to him for driving lessons.
February 9, 2017Salthill, Galway

Just 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

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

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

(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.
April 30, 2014Alan connolly

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!
January 25, 2021

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

Thank you so much Vincent for preparing me for the Bus Driving test. Very wise advice with exceptional driving history behind him. Gives very useful driving tips right from the first lesson and reinforces all the way through. Very good driving habits I now have!
November 17, 2021Galway

Thanks to Advance Drive and driving instructor Mike. Passed Bus test first time. Thanks again really enjoyed the course
April 5, 2022Galway

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

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