I agree, it's not as disiplined as in US and Northern Europe.We took several taxis, old ones with no accidents visible, so they undoubtly handle it even they were very close all the time. But, it's far better than i f.i. India. Paris can also be rough, if not used to it. Mexico City, well well.
This post might interest you:
http://toraa.blogspot.com/2008/01/weekend-in-fredrikstad.html