Why are people so careless?

Today, I just met a friend of mine after a week. There were some horrible bruises on his hands. It's quite painful to see someone in that condition when you are trying to aware people about the dangers of careless driving. Not only my this friend but, many people around me, I see being careless with their life. As these days are heavy rainfall days, vehicles, especially two wheelers are highly prone to accidents. The roads remain quite wet, even the condition of the roads gets worsen. People drive recklessly and become victims of accidents. Just cant understand why are people so careless? Why dont they take care of their vehicle's speed? Why dont they wear helmet? Why dont they concentrate on their driving? After all, why people don't follow the Road safety measures. People actually dont understand that these measures are made for their own safety by the government, who is after all concerned for it's people's wellbeing. The Traffic Police is meant for the safety, obviously. But, that does not means that all responsibilities goes to them. We also have some duties towards the government and the department for our safety. The rules are made for us, we must follow them.
We know every minute 14 persons die due to road accidents in India. It doesn't matter where the accident takes place. The important point is that accidents take place anywhere and everywhere and at anytime. We just cant run away from this fact that we can also be a victim of these accidents. But we can surely protect ourself from these accicdents and thats our responsibility. We must all take these rresponsibility to take care of ourself and people around us. We must see that each child and adult is being educated about the road safety measures. Start awaring your near and dear ones about their safety and live happily.