The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CABRIOLETS
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The straight part
We know that "Road vehicles" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case road vehicles = cabriolets.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does CABRIOLETS mean?
CABRIOLETS noun- An automobile with a retractable top.
- A light two- or four-wheeled carriage with a folding top, pulled by a single horse.