Which of the following statements regarding vehicle stabilization is correct?
A) Vehicles that are positioned upright on all four wheels should be stabilized.
B) Vehicle cribbing is made of steel and is used to keep a vehicle from rolling.
C) After a vehicle is properly cribbed, its suspension system is adequately stable.
D) The use of step blocks eliminates the need to deflate a crashed vehicle's tires.
Answer: A) Vehicles that are positioned upright on all four wheels should be stabilized.
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