A front seat arrangement in which the left side is independent from the right side. While a bucket seat is shaped for an individual, split bench seats can still hold three people. Most are split 60/40 where the smaller portion is for the driver . It avoids the disadvantage of the bench seat in that the driver can position his seat differently from the passenger.
SPLIT BENCH SEAT
Meaning of SPLIT BENCH SEAT in English
English dictionary of automotive terms. Английский словарь автомобильных терминов. 2012