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Pass your test.
First time.

ADI Approved driving instructor based in Galway City. Patient, professional lessons for beginners and experienced drivers — from EDT to full test preparation.

085 141 1726 Book a Lesson

Why students choose us

RSA Approved ADI
Fully approved instructor — your guarantee of quality
International Experience
Instructing experience from USA, Croatia & Ireland
Flexible Scheduling
Morning, evening and weekend lessons available
Galway City Based
Covering Galway city and surrounding areas
RSA Approved ADI
EDT Lessons Available
Fully Insured
Galway City & Surrounds
Free First Call

Driving lessons for every stage

Whether you've never sat behind the wheel or just need test prep, Higher Gear has the right lesson for you.

01

Essential Driver Training (EDT)

All 12 EDT lessons structured and logged correctly — the legal requirement for first-time drivers before taking the driving test.

  • All 12 mandatory EDT lessons covered
  • Logbook signed off correctly every session
  • At your own pace — no rushing
  • Clear progress tracking throughout

02

Test Preparation

Targeted preparation for the RSA driving test — covering the specific test routes, common fault areas, and examiner expectations.

  • Galway test centre routes covered in full
  • Common test faults addressed directly
  • Mock test conditions to build confidence
  • Tips on what examiners look for

03

Refresher Lessons

Already have your licence but haven't driven in a while? Refresher lessons get your confidence and skills back up to standard quickly.

  • No judgement — everyone has gaps
  • Tailored to your specific weak points
  • Motorway and rural road driving available
  • As few or as many sessions as you need

Teaching people to drive safely — in Galway and beyond.

Higher Gear is run by Zeljko, an RSA Approved Driving Instructor with experience teaching drivers across Ireland, the USA, and Croatia.

That international background means a broader perspective on road safety and driver training — not just ticking RSA boxes, but producing genuinely confident, safe drivers.

Lessons are calm, structured, and paced to suit you. Whether you're an anxious first-timer or someone who just needs their confidence back, the approach is patient and practical throughout.

Galway City and surrounding areas including Oranmore, Moycullen, Salthill, and Claregalway are all covered.

Instructor credentials

RSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI)
Category B — car licence instruction
EDT qualified and logbook certified
Teaching experience in Ireland, USA & Croatia
Fully insured — passenger and instructor cover
Galway City & surrounds covered

Covering Galway City & surrounds

Based in Renmore, Higher Gear covers the full city and out into the surrounding towns — lessons start wherever suits you.

Galway City

Renmore, Salthill, Knocknacarra, Westside, Rahoon, Newcastle, Ballybane, Mervue

East Galway

Oranmore, Athenry, Clarinbridge, Craughwell, Loughrea

West & South

Moycullen, Oughterard, Barna, Spiddal, Bearna

North Galway

Claregalway, Tuam, Headford, Ballinfoyle

Ready to get started?

Give Zeljko a call to book your first lesson or ask any questions.

085 141 1726 Call Now

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What students say

Genuine feedback from Galway drivers who passed with Higher Gear.

★★★★★

"Passed first time after just 14 lessons. Zeljko is incredibly patient and explains everything clearly. I was terrified of driving and he completely changed that."

Sinead O'Halloran

Galway City — passed Galway test centre

★★★★★

"Did all my EDT with Higher Gear. Everything was properly logged and explained. No rushing — went at my pace. Booked my test the day I finished and sailed through it."

Ciarán Flaherty

Oranmore — EDT & test prep

★★★★★

"I failed twice with another instructor and switched to Higher Gear. Passed on my third attempt. He figured out exactly what I was doing wrong and fixed it. Brilliant."

Aoife Nevin

Salthill — test preparation lessons

Ready to book your first lesson?

Call Zeljko today — or fill in the form and he'll get back to you same day.

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Phone
085 141 1726
Based In
Renmore, Galway City

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