Yes, do you need to commute/shop or tour on the bike? Will you be riding in wet winter as well as summer?
There is a wide spectrum of "road bikes" from competition racer, to unladen fast tourer, winter training bike, commuter hack/beater bike, cyclo-cross, medium/club touring, to full loaded expedition bike.
They vary in their tyre clearance, facility to add fenders and luggage rack, gear ratios, and some other details.