RSA Approved ADI Driving Instructor
Category B Licence (car) focused
QQI Level 6 Accredited
Adam Butcher
ADI 41468
Learn with an expert!
As a former CLASS 1 Advanced Police Pursuit driver, and trained therapeutic counsellor (CBT & TA), you will be in experienced and safe hands. Driving is not just about simply driving, its understanding what is going on in your head to gain the confidence to become a safe and competent driver.
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With thousands of hours of experience delivering learner lessons, Adam at CLASS 1 Driving Academy utilises these combined skills as an RSA Approved Driving Instructor giving driving tuition throughout Galway and surrounding areas.
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All lessons are structured to your ability and need, from basic first time learners who need their full EDT lessons to driving test preparation and advanced driving coaching.
Our Vehicles
When you learn to drive with CLASS 1 Driving Academy you will be getting behind the wheel of a brand new manual Hyundai i20, purposefully adapted to give you a beautiful, safe, and easy to handle car.
Areas Covered
Galway City and surrounding areas including Remore, Mervue, Roscam, Carnmore, Oranmore,
Ballybrit, Claregalway. We also cover South Galway down to Gort.
Single
Lesson
€50
Double
Lesson
€100
Hire Car
for test
€120
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What Our Students Say
Declan McCann
​​(press play above to hear Declan's tribute song to Class1DrivingAcademy)
While looking for driving instructors who work specifically with nervous drivers, I found Adam online. Even though I had my learners permit for a year, I was still so nervous I would randomly need to pull over during the early lessons or slow down to a crawl.
I was so nervous, I put off finding an instructor for months, but when I saw Adam’s background in Advanced Police driving skills combined with counselling, I felt more comfortable taking that leap.
He made it very clear to me that I was a competent driver who needed to refine a few things. My nervousness hit me regularly during our lessons, but he taught me that these were opportunities to feel into what was going on and make these unconscious reflexes into conscious awareness – that was his most valuable gift to me.
Test day came and I was beyond terrified....
I felt like I was marching to my own execution. I had a nervous attack in the first 3 minutes of the test so badly I was convinced I failed, but then all those lessons with Adam kicked in and I simply drove well for the rest of the test – and I passed!
I now have my freedom and a level of confidence I never ever dreamed of. I owe Adam so much. Once I realised this, I started to compose this song in honour of his grace and skill.....
Cian Kelly
Adam has been an excellent driving instructor throughout the time I was doing lessons with him. He explains things in an very clear manner and is incredibly patient and supportive. I would not have passed my test without his fantastic help.
Neasa McHugh
Adam was a fantastic driving instructor! My driving lessons with Adam were all so clear and helpful! I would absolutely recommend this driving academy. I have my driving license now and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor! Thanks Adam!
Adam is a great driving instructor. His experience as a driving instructor shows as I felt really confident doing my lessons with him and since passing my test I am really confident driver.
Laura Murray
Couldn’t recommend Adam enough, a bespoke service. I was quite nervous but Adam made me feel very relaxed and my confidence grew in a matter of weeks thanks to him and his teaching. I even enjoy roundabouts now because of him, which I would have never have expected before the EDTs! I recommend him to anyone looking for a great instructor that makes you feel safe and confident in your driving ability.
Lorraine McLoughlin
Adam is a brilliant driving instructor. I used to be a very nervous, incompetent driver until adam. He made me feel safe while driving and was always calm and patient. He knows exactly what he’s talking about and taught me how to drive safely and without worry. I would highly recommend to go to him for lessons. I passed my driving test first time all thanks to Adam !! Thank you Adam!!
