The phrase "driver dummy" refers to a mannequin or doll that is used in car crash tests to simulate a human driver. It helps researchers understand how an accident could affect a real person inside a vehicle. Full definition
They noticed that force limiters allowed more movement of driver dummies during the tests. (iihs.org)
Injury measures taken from driver dummies in both tests indicate high risk of life - threatening injuries. (iihs.org)
The structure of the older Elantra allowed a lot of intrusion into the occupant compartment, and driver dummy injury measures indicated that rib fractures, internal organ injuries, and a broken left leg would be possible in a real - world crash. (iihs.org)