True. Younger candidates do find the test easier to pass. In 2004-06 the pass rate for 17 year old boys was 51%, whilst for girls it was 48%. Ten years later, at 27 the pass rates are 43% and 36% respectively, then at 47 it’s 35% and 25%. However, older people do get through. In the same year the oldest successful candidate was a lady of 92!