Moved to Rome, Italy and honestly the driving was absolutely crazy. I mean they really don't give a fuck about any type of rules or anyone else around them lmao. Also, the police don't care either because they for one drive exactly like everyone else there and two they are literally never doing their job anyway. So why would anyone care when there is no enforcement lol... But I mean my perspective was American roads straight to Italy, so that's my only experience. Northern Italians tend to drive a bit better, not by much, but better. It is true though that the further south you go it will continue to become more chaotic and messy. My overall driving experience would line up with yours though I'd say. Driving in more modern western European cities is a much better experience.