Behind The Wheel Driving Academy automatic and manual learner cars in Galway
ADI-approved instructor · Galway

Pass your driving test with quiet confidence.

Learn with Imre NagyProfessional Galway Driving Instructor
Manual & Automatic Lessons 5-Star Rated Driving School RSA / ADI Approved
5.0 Google Rating
Verified
59 Reviews
& counting
Manual & Automatic
Both available
Galway Coverage
City & surrounds
Flexible 7-Day
7am – 10pm daily
Proven results
100%Pass Rate

The vast majority of BTW learners pass on their first attempt — calm coaching, real test routes, and a familiar dual-control car make the difference.

  • RSA Approved
  • Experienced Instructor
  • Galway Based
  • Dual Controls
  • Test Route Knowledge
Dual-Control · Manual & Automatic

Manual or Automatic — both fully dual-control.

Two modern, fully insured learner cars with a second set of pedals on the instructor's side. Pick the gearbox that suits you — safety comes as standard with both.

BTW Driving School manual learner car parked on a Galway street
Manual Gearbox

Manual Driving Lessons

Master full clutch and gear control on a smooth, modern manual hatchback — pass once, drive anything.

  • Modern dual-control car (extra brake & clutch)
  • Fully insured & RSA-approved
  • Beginner friendly, calm pace
  • Sit your test in the same car
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BTW Driving School automatic learner car on a leafy suburban road
Automatic Gearbox

Automatic Driving Lessons

Focus purely on the road with a relaxed automatic — perfect for nervous learners and quicker test readiness.

  • Modern dual-control car (extra brake & clutch)
  • Fully insured & RSA-approved
  • Beginner friendly, calm pace
  • Sit your test in the same car
Book Automatic Lessons
Dual-Control Safety

Safer learning, every lesson — in both cars.

A second set of pedals means you're free to focus on driving, knowing you're never alone behind the wheel.

  • Both cars are dual-control

    Whether you choose manual or automatic, an extra brake and clutch on the instructor side means a genuinely safer learning environment.

  • Full instructor override

    Imre can intervene in a fraction of a second, so you can practise with total confidence from lesson one.

  • Ideal for nervous learners

    Perfect for first-time drivers — no surprises, no panic, just calm, steady progress at your pace.

  • Test-ready familiarity

    Sit your driving test in the same comfortable car you've been learning in.

About

Confidence, built one calm lesson at a time.

BTW Driving School (Behind The Wheel Driving Academy) is dedicated to high-quality driver education across Galway City. Every lesson is enjoyable, structured and stress-free — covering EDT, pretest, mock tests and car hire on the day.

Your instructor Imre Nagy has been a professional driver for many years. Patient, methodical and fluent in multiple languages, he focuses on building real road sense — not just passing a test.

5.0★ rated

59 reviews

ADI approved

EDT certified

Calm style

Stress-free

Multilingual

Fluent instructor

Services

Lessons tailored to where you are.

From first time behind the wheel to test-week polish — pick what fits.

EDT Lessons

Full 12-lesson Essential Driver Training programme, structured to RSA standards.

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Pretest Lessons

Targeted polish on weaknesses in the weeks before your test day.

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Mock Driving Tests

Real-conditions simulation on official test routes to take the nerves away.

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Manual Lessons

Master clutch control, hill starts and gear work with patient guidance.

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Automatic Lessons

Smooth, simple progression — perfect if you'd rather skip the gearbox.

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Adult Lessons

Returning to driving or starting later? Calm, no-pressure tuition for adults.

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Teen Driver Training

Confidence-building lessons for new teen learners and their parents' peace of mind.

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Car Hire for Test

Use our familiar, fully-prepared lesson car for your official driving test.

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Driving Test Car Hire

Hire our car for your driving test.

Sit the official RSA driving test in the same calm, dual-control car you've been training in. No unfamiliar pedals, no last-minute jitters — just the confidence that comes from driving something you already know inside out.

  • Sit your test in the same car you've been learning in
  • Fully prepped, insured and RSA-compliant vehicle
  • Familiar controls — no surprises on test day
  • Available across all Galway test centre routes
BTW Driving School test-prepared car ready for the RSA driving test
Test-day ready
Why BTW

Eight reasons learners stay with us.

Patient instructor

Never rushed, never judgemental — just clear, calm guidance.

High first-time pass rate

Students consistently pass on their first attempt.

Calm learning environment

A relaxed lesson is a productive lesson — and a safer one.

Flexible scheduling

Open 7am–10pm, every day of the week.

Manual & automatic

Choose the gearbox that suits your lifestyle.

Galway-wide coverage

Lessons across Galway City and surrounding areas.

Friendly & professional

Approachable teaching with proper structure.

Confidence-focused

We build safe drivers for life, not just test passers.

Reviews

Loved by Galway learners.

5.0 · 59 Google reviews

"Brilliant instructor, very good at identifying and helping you overcome your errors/downfalls, and helped me to pass first time."

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Josh Aherne

· 4 months ago

"Very good and very helpful, passed my driving test on first try because of him"

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Mateo Prenga

· 8 months ago

"Very good instructor, helped me to pass my test."

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Oscar Brehony

· 7 months ago

"Couldn't recommend any more, very good, thorough and relaxed. Helped me pass first time despite being nervous and unsure because of my old instructor."

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Neila Cahill

· 10 months ago

"Unbelievable instructor, I learnt so much from him few weeks before my test, helping me pass first time. Would definitely recommend Imre, very patient and explains everything so clearly great guy"

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Padraig Seoighe

· 6 months ago

"Outstanding driving instructor I was very happy and calm during lessons with imres instructions and I knew I was going to pass first time, Thanks Imre!!"

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Kyle

· 8 months ago

"What can I say, after driving lessons with Imre I passed on the first try, making only one small mistake."

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rafal kolodziej

· 8 months ago

"Great instructor, gave very good feedback and advice, helped me to improve my driving greatly and pass my test. Would definitely recommend."

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Aoife K

· 1 year ago

"I would highly recommend Imre as a Driving Instructor. Imre is a professional, patient and knowledgeable instructor and has a way of building confidence with learner drivers to ensure they pass and are safe on the roads. Thanks a million Imre, definitely will be back again with my next daughter."

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Tara R

· 1 year ago

"I done my 12 edt lessons with Imre and passed first time. Not to mention that I done all my driving in carenmor, and booked the wrong test centre in westside, so I pass my test in westside not knowing the route, great instructor totally recommend 👏👏"

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Lucas Henrique da Silva

· 1 year ago

"Great instructor, very patient and helpful. The lessons were grand and really helped me build confidence. I passed my test on the first attempt — fair play to him!"

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Mozamil Watandost

· 10 months ago

"Great lessons, passed first try, very calm."

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Bartek

· 9 months ago

"Thank you, Imre, for being such a patient and helpful driving instructor. Your clear explanations and calm approach made every lesson easy to understand. You helped me feel confident and comfortable while learning. I really appreciate your guidance and would highly recommend you to others."

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Sharon

· 5 months ago

"Imre is an amazing instructor. Very patient and guided me really well. I'm so glad I took my lessons with him."

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Jewel Maria Albert

· 1 year ago

"Great, patience and honest instructor, whom prepared me to pass without any problems, thank you."

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Mac P

· 1 year ago

"Highly recommend Imre and BTW driving academy. Imre is great a supportive driving instructor and helped me to overcome several issues, gain confidence and ultimately pass the test!"

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Lucy O'Donoghue

· 1 year ago

"First of all, thank you so much to Imre for helping me pass. He'd literally tell you if you're ready or not. I failed numerous times and my confidence was already at the bottom. Imre helped me to bring up my confidence and pass. One of the best instructors I've had. Strongly recommend him."

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Seojin Lee

· 6 months ago

"Great Instructor, corrected me in my driving and bad habits and got me ready for my test, passed first time couldn't have done it without him, highly recommend"

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Dean Hynes

· 11 months ago

"Imre truly has the patience of a saint. Thanks to him, I passed my test first time, but the achievement goes far beyond that. He helped me find confidence in myself at a time when I didn't believe I could do it. On the days I wanted to give up, he never let me. He always took the time to talk me through my worries, remind me of how far I'd come, and gently push me forward. Throughout our lessons, he created a space where I felt safe, supported, and understood. I cannot recommend him enough. He is exceptional at what he does, and I'll always be thankful for everything he taught me, both on the road and within myself. Thankyou imre"

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Leah Kenny

· 5 months ago

"Imre is one of the best Driving Instructor I could ever had!! Very professional, positive, very patient, explain everything so clearly! Such a great teacher, helps me build up my confidence. I pass my test in first go. I would highly recommend. Thank you so much Imre!!!"

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Ewa Illmann-Tomczak

· 10 months ago

"Helped me pass my test"

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Michael

· 8 months ago

"The best instructor in Galway. I had a lot of fun with him. He is a very knowledgeable instructor and very relaible."

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Nelu Michi

· 2 years ago

"Imre was an excellent driving instructor and was a great help in passing my test, would very highly recommend."

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Dylan Nevin

· 1 year ago

"Imre is very lovely, calm instructor who instilled confidence in me and explains things very clearly. Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for lessons!"

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Eabha Leech

· 10 months ago

"Such a great experience learning from Imre. Had not had lesson for around 7 months so was very rusty. Had only 4 lessons with him before the test and passed first time. Such a good teacher with great patience 👏"

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Riona Leech

· 1 year ago

"I would highly recommend BTW Driving School for someone who is looking to learn to drive. Imre is a fantastic instructor, his instructions are very clear, calm and explains everything in a manner that is very easy to understand. He is also very patient and helps with the nerves that come with learning to drive. Thankfully he's very easy to talk to and easy to get along with. Making our lessons a very enjoyable experience. He helped me fully prepare for the drivers test and we went over the test with great detail, helping with my confidence to deal with any obstacles that could have came up on the day. I have recently passed my drivers test and I couldn't have done it without his help. I honestly couldn't recommend Imre higher."

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Dean Bailey

· 1 week ago

"I have passed my test in first try. Imre helped me alot. He is a very knowledgeable instructor and very relaible. 100% recommended"

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Babae Niazi

· 1 year ago

"I was glad to call Imre a week before my driving teat to make me familiar with Carnmore route and boost my confidence and thanks to him I was able to pass the test after failing one previously. His advices were always to the point without much exaggerarion. He prepared me for the test well and helped me build confidence. Fantastic instructor!"

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Shady El-Reedy

· 1 year ago

"Lovely driving lessons taught by Imre Nagy. Genuinely helpful for getting my licence."

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Thillaiarasan AV

· 1 year ago

"Managed to get my driving license first try with the help of Imre. He is very patient, kind and friendly. Highly recommended especially if you are not confident in driving."

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Sam Munkhai

· 1 year ago

"Great driver instructor I passed mi test because of Imre first try thank you"

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Mario Angelotti

· 2 years ago

"Done my 12 EDT with Imre and extra practice plus mock test, pased my test first time 100 %. Recommend him thanks wery much"

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Tudor Musteata

· 1 year ago

"The service provided by Imre was amazing and was more than 5 stars. He made me relax when doing my lessons and got me ready to pass my exam today. I would recommend BTW driving school to anyone who asks as you will 100% pass your exam on your first go."

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Valera Gorgan

· 1 year ago

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Areas Covered

Lessons across Galway and beyond.

Lessons available across Galway City and the surrounding villages. If you don't see your area, just ask — chances are we cover it.

Galway City
Oranmore
Salthill
Knocknacarra
Renmore
Barna
Bearna
Tuam Road
Ballybane
Doughiska
Clybaun Hotel
Carnmore
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Ready to pass your test?

Lines open 7am–10pm, seven days a week. Most learners can be booked in within the same week.

  • Flexible scheduling
  • First-time pass focus
  • Friendly instruction