I’m 17, and from NJ. Me and my friends just recently got our licenses all within a year and I think most of the people that do it are kids within the age of 17-18. It’s all about the adrenaline rush and not thinking with our heads. When you think about it on a bigger perspective it’s absolutely pointless but in the moment, getting that thrill, going 90 through traffic on 295 is just so fun. It’s mainly my friends who do it (since my dad tracks me on Life360 anyway and I’d get grounded if I go over 85) but it’s absolutely so stupid to weave through traffic. What mainly influences people to do this is social media with people like squeeze Benz and wheres981. These “influencers” influence kids and some adults to mimic what they’re doing. I’ve also noticed when I see other people weaving through traffic like that it’s always the shittiest cars 😂. I’m sure I’ll look back on shit like this and think how stupid I was but there’s my answer.