question for the locals

Some friend of my mother, the most reliable info source in town, claims that they don't even make you parallel park when you take your test at the East dmv in particular. Anyone know anything like this? I'm taking my test tuesday, and i fail at parallel parking ftmp. I'm getting better, but I suck, straight up. So, if you or someone you know took their test in the last couple years, tell me what's up.

Otherwise, hey, I'm about to be driving for realz, yo.