Multitasking is effective and helps people be more productive. This is true in some situations multitasking can be helpful, but on the other hand when we are multitasking and driving we become a DD because it is a cognitive distraction where our mind gets distracted from the task at hand. Facts prove it, in fact texting and driving is one of the most dangerous and deadly activities of DD, as it uses visual, manual and cognitive attention. (Kingston 45) In 2011 (from BMC Public Health article) it was found that at least 26%, or 1.3 million, of car accidents involved a cell phone. That's 1.3 million car accidents, think about the number, and that shows adult and teen drivers the effect of DD. The reason is that the driver is unable to respond to sudden changes in road conditions. This is why DD has a negative impact not only on oneself, but also affects others and the environment surrounding adults and adults